The integration of creatures and nature has become more and more perfect during
biological evolution. Unique structure characteristics, material properties, and special …

Flow separation control has a wide application prospect in drag reduction for industry. This
paper numerically studies the effect of microstructures on flow separation and drag …

This review explores the present knowledge of the unique properties of shark skin and
possible applications of its functionalities, including drag reduction and swimming efficiency …

Recently, the development of bio-inspired aircrafts has broad application prospects.
However, the flow separation in the boundary layer of the bio-inspired wing under low …

Anti-icing and drag reduction are two significant issues for aircraft, but functional surfaces
integrating both properties are rarely reported. Here, we propose a functional super …

The passive bristling mechanism of the scales on the shortfin mako shark (Isurus
oxyrinchus) is hypothesized to play a crucial role in controlling flow separation. In the …

Investigation of external flows past arbitrary objects requires access to the information in the
boundary layer and the inviscid flow to paint a full picture of their characteristics. However, in …

The oscillatory boundary layer over an array of wall-mounted flexible filaments is studied
using a penalty-immersed boundary method to explore the dynamic interaction between the …

Microstructured surfaces can induce secondary flow and regulate flow structures of the
turbulent separation flow. However, the mechanism governing the relationship between the …

The hydrodynamic influence of surface texture on static surfaces ranges from large drag
penalties (roughness) to potential performance benefits (shark-like skin). Although it is of …