When superhydrophobicity can be a drag: Ventilated cavitation and splashing effects in hydrofoil and speed-boat models tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127344
Abstract: Abstract Superhydrophobic surfaces are expected to reduce the hydrodynamic drag on marine vessels due to the lubrication effects of the naturally sustained thin air-layer plastron. By conducting model-tests with a hydrofoil-boat and a speed-boat, we… read more here.
Keywords: speed; speed boat; superhydrophobic coating; boat ... See more keywords