Preparation, anti-biofouling and drag-reduction properties of a biomimetic shark skin surface

Published online on 02. March 2016 Preparation, anti-biofouling and drag-reduction properties of a biomimetic shark skin surface Xia Pu, Guangji Li, Hanlu Huang ABSTRACT: Shark skin surfaces show non-smoothness characteristics due to the presence of a riblet structure. In this study, biomimetic shark skin was prepared by using the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-embedded elastomeric stamping (PEES) method.