Investigation of materials and processing technology of powder liners have become a focus in the field of international impact engineering. The effects of metal materials such as W,Co,Ni,Bi,Ta,etc on the density,molding,energy,and penetration performance of Cu powder liners were emphatically discussed. The jet quality and microstructure of powder liners fabricated by difference technology with same materials were compared. Finally,the developmental trend and application prospects were put forward. It indicates that the manufacture and application energetic powder liners are the leading trend.