SO removal by submicron absorbents synthesized via inhibition method: The product layer grows like parallel peaks.

Injecting calcium hydroxide powder into the flue gas is an effective strategy for SO removal. However, commercial calcium hydroxide has several disadvantages, including large particle size, low efficiency, and unsuitability for excessive grinding. In this work, sub-micron calcium hydroxide was synthesized by an inhibition method and its performance for SO removal from flue gas was investigated on a pilot-scale platform (120 Nm/h).