For many, zinc oxide conjures images of bright stripes down lifeguards' noses. But for researchers, ZnO is an exciting compound with important optical and electrical properties. For many, zinc oxide ...

Zinc oxide is considered safe to protect your skin from irritation and the sun. Unlike titanium dioxide, zinc oxide offers broad-spectrum protection from the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays. It's ...

Walk down any skincare aisle and you’ll notice something interesting happening – zinc oxide is everywhere. From high-end mineral sunscreens to drugstore diaper creams, this white powdery ingredient ...

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Scientists at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology claim to have developed a new highly efficient ultraviolet light emitting semiconductor. The key is have they ...

Zinc-rich paints protect steel from corrosion, extending infrastructure lifespan in harsh South African environments through ...