Open AccessEnhanced flow sensing with interfacial microstructures
Author(s) -
Jiang Yonggang,
Zhao Peng,
Ma Zhiqiang,
Shen Dawei,
Liu Gongchao,
Zhang Deyuan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
biosurface and biotribology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.497
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2405-4518
DOI - 10.1049/bsbt.2019.0043
Subject(s) - microstructure , materials science , flow (mathematics) , composite material , mechanics , physics
Biological flow receptors show astonishing performance and are used as models for the design of novel flow sensors. However, the functional importance of interfacial microstructures is seldom discussed in previous review papers. Herein, this review summarises the underlying biomechanical principles in the biological flow receptors and describes the recent progress in bio‐inspired flow sensors, in which the underlying sensing‐enhancement mechanisms are emphasised.