Ceramic particles reinforced copper matrix composites manufactured by advanced powder metallurgy: preparation, performance, and mechanisms

Highlights The progress of advanced powder metallurgy techniques for manufacturing copper matrix composites and their advantages are reviewed. Influence mechanisms of ceramic particles on mechanical and thermophysical properties of composites are analyzed. The content, size, morphology and interfacial bonding of particles directly determine the comprehensive performance of composites. Research limitations and future perspectives of ceramic particles reinforced copper matrix composites are outlined.