Synthesis and Structure Characterization of Boron-Nitrogen Containing Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

A boron-nitrogen modified phenol formaldehyde resin (BNPFR) was prepared from phenol, formalin, ammonia water, n-butyl alcohol, boric acid, and paraformaldehyde. The reaction mechanism and structure of BNPFR during the synthesis and curing process were investigated by FTIR, NMR. The thermal stability was determined by thermogravimetric analysis. The results showed that borate, ether linkage, methylene bridges, and hexatomic ring containing coordinate linkage of boron-nitrogen were formed mostly in the synthesis and thermosetting process. The carbonyl group was formed in the synthesis and curing process at higher temperature. The initial thermal degradation temperature of BNPFR is 100°C higher than common phenol formaldehyde resin (PFR).