DOI: 10.1039/d6ra05288f ISSN: 2046-2069
Loach-inspired V-microgrooves coupled with microbubbles for stable gas film and enhanced underwater drag reduction
Na Zhang, Lei Chen, Ying Lv, Tianyi Zhang, Bin Jia, Bobin Wang, Cuihong Liu, Hongguang Cui, Huan Wang, Yan Xu, Mingjin Xin, Liyan WuLoach-inspired V-shaped microgrooves synergize with microbubbles to stabilize the air water interface on a flexible superhydrophobic surface, achieving 30.92% drag reduction at 4.43 m s −1 .