Synthesis and functionalization of polymeric materials based on organic borazine

Abstract

Borazine is also known as “inorganic benzene”. Because of their unique boron–nitrogen (B–N) isoelectronic structure, high thermal, chemical stability, and tunable electronic properties, borazine polymers are green candidates to replace traditional halogen-containing or hazardous polymers. This review describes the synthesis of borazine and its derivatives and their applications in the functionalization of polymeric materials, recent advances, directions of research, and potential for future development in various fields. The performance of borazine-based polymeric materials from thermal, mechanical, optical, electrical, catalytic and adsorption aspects is highlighted. Their potential applications in aerospace, electronics, energy, environment and other fields are also summarized.