Because of its unique two-dimensional structure and excellent physical

chemical properties

graphene has great potential effects in improving the mechanical behavior

electrical and thermal properties of the composites

and it has become the most ideal reinforcement of metal matrix composites.Copper metal has excellent thermal conductivity and good ductility

however its low strength

non-wear resistance and high temperature deformation characteristics seriously hinder its application and development in industry fields.Therefore

combining the properties of graphene with copper

it has become one of the hotspots in the research of composites through adding graphene as reinforcement to copper to prepare graphene reinforced copper matrix composites with excellent properties.The preparation methods of graphene copper matrix composites were reviewed

and the characteristics of each method was analyzed comparatively

and the future trendency of preparation technology was put forward.The problems and challenges in the preparation of graphene reinforced copper matrix composites were described

and the possible research directions in the future were prospected.