The methods of promoting the ignition and combustion of boron particles were summarized and reviewed, including selection of amorphous boron with appropriate particle size, improvement of the environment temperature and pressure, addition of some substances such as fluoride and water vapor in the atmosphere, coating of boron particles and modification of additives. The mechanisms of various promotion method were explained. The present problems and technical approach needed of solving these problems in promoting the ignition and combustion of boron particles were analyzed and presented with 19 references.