Superhydrophobic surfaces have garnered significant attention as a promising strategy for reducing drag in fluid flow systems. By utilising engineered roughness at micro‐ and nanoscale levels, these ...

Biomimetic drag reduction techniques harness natural principles observed in biological organisms to address complex challenges in fluid dynamics. Drawing inspiration from the microstructures of shark ...

Sept. 15 (UPI) --Shipping engineers are looking to fish and seaweed for new strategies to reduce fluid friction and help cargo ships slide through the ocean water. To reduce drag, fish and seaweed ...

From the sleek hulls of racing yachts to Michael Phelps’ shaved legs, most objects that move through the water quickly are smooth. But researchers have found that bumpiness can sometimes be better.

A new portable, space-saving bench system has been designed for accurate measurement of friction pressure in slick water ...

Fish and seaweed secrete a layer of mucus to create a slippery surface, reducing their friction as they travel through water. A potential way to mimic this is by creating lubricant-infused surfaces ...

Deep offshore fractured wells require high surface-treating pressure to achieve required bottomhole pressures for treatment. These pressures can reach frac-boat limits and need to be accurately ...