Ship Drag

Slimy Ships Could Easily Cut Through Water Reducing Friction

According to a New Scientist article, container ships could become more efficient with the help of lubricant, says a study conducted by Hyung Jin Sung of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology KAIST

Borrowing elements from seaweed and fish can reduce drag on ships, a new simulation suggests.

Read how it happens in this article https://mfame.guru/what-seaweed-survival-can-teach-us-about-ship-drag/

How will it help?

If ships are to become more environmentally friendly, they need to...

https://mfame.guru/slimy-ships-could-easily-slip-through-water-reducing-friction/

What Seaweed Survival Can Teach Us About Ship Drag?

Fish, seaweed inspire slippery surfaces for ships

Long-distance cargo ships lose a significant amount of energy due to fluid friction, reports the Phys.org

Looking to the drag reduction mechanisms employed by aquatic life can provide inspiration on how to improve efficiency.

Learning from Aquatic Adaptation

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 covered with cavities.

As the cavities are...

https://mfame.guru/what-seaweed-survival-can-teach-us-about-ship-drag/

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