DOI: 10.1039/d6ta06958d ISSN: 2050-7488

Composite drag reduction strategy via Anolis lizard-inspired superhydrophobic patterns

Han Wang, Bingzhen Zhang, Xinming Wang, Defeng Yan, Huibin Chen, Jinlong Song

A composite drag reduction strategy couples gas injection and Anolis-inspired superhydrophobic micro/nanocone arrays (SPCAs) for marine vehicles. SPCAs trap bubbles forming stable gas films, delivering up to 63.5% drag reduction.

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