Preparation,crystal morphologycontrol and applications of α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate
Due to the advantages of high hydration mechanical strength,high biocompatibility,and good drying airtightness,α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate shows good application prospects in the fields of construction,biomedicine,precision casting,and additive manufacturing.This article presents an overview of α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate materials,including three aspects:α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate preparation,crystal morphology control and application.Additionally,the challenges and future developments for research and application of α-hemihydrate calcium sulfate are also discussed.