Recent Progress on Interfacial Structure Optimization and Their Influencing Mechanism of Carbon Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

Interfacial structure plays a critical role in determining combination properties of the metal matrix composites (MMCs). In order to further increase the properties, it is important to modify interfacial structure through fabrication process. Owing to the excellent mechanical and functional properties of carbon materials, such as the diamond, carbon nanotubes and graphene, carbon reinforced MMCs has attracted much attention in recent years. This work reviewed various interfacial structure optimization methods and their influencing mechanisms on the mechanical and functional properties of carbon/metal matrix composites. Moreover, the future research interests related to carbon/metal interface studies are proposed.