Yam mucilage is a novel environmentally friendly drag reducer. This study investigates drag reduction and degradation characteristics of Chinese yam mucilage, using an in-house rotor device. The effects of temperature, aging, and salts on the drag reduction rate (DR) of yam mucilage were also explored. Furthermore, the synergistic drag reduction properties of Chinese yam-polyethylene oxide (PEO) solution were investigated by blending Chinese yam mucilage with PEO. The rotational speed range of the rotor device was set at 200–700 r/min, corresponding to Reynolds numbers (Re) ranging from 30 396 to 106 385. The results demonstrated that the DR of yam mucilage initially increased, and then decreased at low concentrations, with increasing Re. Conversely, the DR of yam mucilage at high concentrations increased with increasing Re, albeit at a gradually slowing rate as concentration increased; however, the shear stability was gradually enhanced. Degradation testing revealed that yam slime exhibited semi-rigid, or rigid polymer characteristics, with notable shear stability. At a concentration of 2000 ppm and Re = 106 385, the maximum DR reached 44.1%. Prolonged heating and standing resulted in the reduced DR of yam mucilage. However, salt ions exerted dual effects on the DR of yam mucilage: Low concentrations of NaCl improved its effectiveness while Na2SO4 and high concentrations of NaCl diminished its efficacy. The addition of a small quantity of PEO was found to significantly enhance the drag reduction efficacy of yam mucilage, but no significant improvement in the shear stability of yam mucilage was observed. Yam mucilage exhibits promising potential as an environmentally friendly drag reducer with remarkable drag reduction capabilities.
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