Revolutionary Bioinspired Technology to Enable Ships to Glide on Air
Bionics Mimics Nature's Floating Water Fern
A breakthrough in bioinspired technology has emerged, inspired by the remarkable floating water fern Salvinia molesta. This aquatic plant possesses an extraordinary ability to create a permanent air layer when submerged, enabling it to float effortlessly.
Air-Cushioned Vessels for Reduced Ocean Transit Energy Consumption
Researchers at FraunhoferWBarthlott have harnessed this "Salvinia effect" to design a revolutionary ship coating that allows vessels to glide across the oceans on a cushion of air. By reducing water resistance, this bioinspired design promises significant energy savings for ocean transit.
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