This invention discloses an intrinsic
flame-retardant
epoxy resin containing
phthalonitrile and
Schiff base structures, its preparation method, and its applications, belonging to the field of
flame-retardant
polymer materials technology. The intrinsic
flame-retardant
epoxy resin of this invention simultaneously contains
phthalonitrile units,
Schiff base units, and
epoxy functional groups in its molecular structure. Its preparation method includes: obtaining an intermediate through a
nucleophilic substitution reaction of nitrophthalonitrile with aminophenol, followed by
Schiff base condensation with dihydroxybenzaldehyde, and finally reacting with
epichlorohydrin to introduce epoxy groups. This resin combines the condensed-phase
charring effect of
phthalonitrile with the gas-phase flame-retardant effect of Schiff bases, producing a synergistic effect. When used as an intrinsic resin or additive in epoxy resin compositions, as an intrinsic resin, the cured product exhibits excellent flame-retardant properties. As an additive, it can improve the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of epoxy resin while maintaining thermal properties, exhibiting excellent flame-retardant efficiency.