Abstract

Diamond/aluminum composite material has the advantages of high thermal conductivity, low expansion, and lightweight, which has a wide range of application prospects in the field of electronic packaging thermal management. However, the serious interface problems between diamond and aluminum limit the full play of the thermal conductivity of composite materials. A reasonable interface design can maximize the thermal conductivity of composite materials. This article focuses on the interface modification of diamond/aluminum composites, briefly describing the theoretical basis of interface design, the research status of interface modification, interface reaction and composite stability, and prospects for diamond/aluminum composites material development.

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Keywords

Diamond/aluminum composite; interface modification; thermal conductivity; thermal expansion coefficient 

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