 Zinc oxide is a versatile material with many potential applications due to its unique physical and chemical properties. It can be prepared by several different methods, including metallurgical and chemical processes. Chemical methods include sol-gel, solvothermal, hydrothermal, emulsion, and microemulsion techniques, as well as controlled precipitation, mechanochemical processing, and modification with organic or inorganic compounds. These methods allow for the production of high-quality materials with specific characteristics tailored to particular applications. Modification with organic and inorganic compounds allows for further customization of the material's properties. Finally, applications of zinc oxide are diverse, ranging from rubber, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textiles, electronics, and electrotechnology to photocatalysis. This article was authored by Agnieszka Kolodsiak-Sakredsimska and Tia Filgezhenowski.