The particulate-reinforced aluminum matrix composites have excellent comprehensive properties and can be used as structural-functional integrated components,which have great potential in the fields of new energy vehicles,aerospace,nuclear power and weapons.The effects of different aluminum matrix,particulate reinforcements,and processing methods are critical to the mechanical and physical properties of aluminum matrix composites.In recent years,researchers have conducted extensive work on particulate-reinforced aluminum matrix composites and their high-performance processing methods,achieving certain progress.This paper reviews the latest research progress on aluminum matrix,such as the 1xxx and 6xxx series,the particulate reinforcements like oxides and carbides,solid state processing methods including powder metallurgy and severe plastic deformation,and service properties,such as mechanical and corrosion resistance properties.It systematically analyzed the advantages and limitations of different processing methods,aiming to give reference for the selection,processing and application of high-performance particulate-reinforced aluminum matrix composites.