 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, hygrothermal, 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 materials' properties. Finally, applications of zinc oxide are diverse, ranging from rubber, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textiles, electronics and electro-technology to photocatalysis. This article was authored by Agnieszka Kolodsiak-Sekradzimska and Tia Phil Jezhenowski.