Research Progress in the Biomimetic Microstructure-based Control of Aerodynamic Drag
DU Zongze1, WANG Gang2,*, ZHU Ke2, XIA Yudong1, XIE Feng2, OU Kai1, NI Yuxiang1
1 School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610000, China 2 The Institute of Hypersonic Research, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang 621000, Sichuan, China
Abstract: Biomimetic microstructure modulation of aerodynamic drag is a highly promising method for drag control, and has underwent significant research advancements over the past three decades. This paper provides an overview of the latest progress in reducing drag by introducing biomimetic microstructures, with a particular focus on the performance modulation effects of microstructures inspired by shark skin, bird feathers, insect exoskeletons, and plant textures. The most advanced biomimetic techniques are qualitatively and quantitatively discussed from the aspects of morphology, testing methods, and mechanistic analysis. The paper also summarizes the worldwide development status of biomimetic microstructure modulation of aerodynamic drag, and explores the future research directions in microstructure-based drag control.
杜宗泽, 王刚, 朱轲, 夏钰东, 谢峰, 欧凯, 倪宇翔. 仿生微结构调控风阻研究进展[J]. 材料导报, 2025, 39(4): 23090080-8.
DU Zongze, WANG Gang, ZHU Ke, XIA Yudong, XIE Feng, OU Kai, NI Yuxiang. Research Progress in the Biomimetic Microstructure-based Control of Aerodynamic Drag. Materials Reports, 2025, 39(4): 23090080-8.
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