High water-to-gypsum ratios required for slurry fluidity necessitate intensive thermal energy for evaporation during board production. Reducing this energy demand accelerates manufacturing throughput and lowers operational costs.

High density in gypsum cores increases transportation costs and installation difficulty. Reducing weight without compromising structural integrity or surface bonding is the primary bottleneck.

Standard gypsum boards suffer from structural weakening and dimensional instability when exposed to water or high humidity. Preventing water absorption maintains the mechanical integrity and service life of building materials.

The conversion of gypsum waste into alpha-hemihydrate is traditionally hindered by excessive thermal requirements and inefficient heat transfer during dehydration. Reducing these energy barriers enables more cost-effective industrial recycling and material processing.