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In this study, we utilized the freeze-drying method to fabricate PVA grinding wheels, optimizing both the manufacturing process and the structure of the porous composite materials. The results demonstrate that phenolic resin (PF) participates in constructing a hydrogen-bonded network with PVA and pure terephthalic acid (PTA), which synergistically enhances the esterification efficiency between PTA and PVA. Furthermore, the incorporation of PTA as a crosslinking agent led to a more concentrated pore distribution, reducing the average pore size while enhancing mechanical strength. The freeze-drying duration of 42 h and 10% solid content of the PVA solution yields the favorable comprehensive porosity and mechanical performance of the grinding wheel with a unique bimodal pore structure and porosity exceeding 50%. The maximum grinding ratio was achieved at 0.81, while the surface roughness (Sa) was 0.308 \u03bcm. The freeze-drying approach significantly enhances pore uniformity and adjustability, producing grinding wheels with superior mechanical properties and performance consistency. 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