Carbon/metal composites are ideal thermal management materials

valued for their excellent thermal properties and high designability. Firstly

given the prevalent issues of poor interfacial bonding and high thermal resistance at interfaces of carbon/metal composites

this review examines various interfacial modification techniques. The impact of such modifications on the bonding strength at the composite interfaces is analyzed from two specific perspectives: matrix alloying and coating of reinforcement. Secondly

the current methodologies for analyzing interfacial thermal resistance are summarized

encompassing theoretical calculations

simulations

and experimental testing. Finally

future research directions for carbon/metal composites are identified

focusing on the testing of interfacial thermal resistance

analysis of heat transfer mechanisms at the interface

and the design and control of interface layers.