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2025 Vol.35, Issue 5

Review

Current Status of Zinc Oxide Nanopowder Manufacturing Technology for UV Filters

자외선 차단제용 ZnO 나노 분말 제조기술 현황

Hyun Seon Hong1†
홍 현선1†
1Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Sungshin University, Seoul 01133, Republic of Korea
1성신여자대학교 청정신소재공학과
†Corresponding author E-Mail : hshong@sungshin.ac.kr (H. S. Hong, Sungshin Univ.)
27 May 2025. pp. 167-174
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Abstract

Zinc oxide has attracted attention due to its high functionality, including chemical stability, high biocompatibility, and excellent optical properties. In particular, when the particles are nano-sized, they exhibit new characteristics, making them suitable for application in UV-filters, photo-catalysts and cosmetics. This paper provides an overview of nano zinc oxide used for UV filters, and summarizes domestic and international production technology and the industrial status of zinc oxide nano-powder. First, the concept and principle of the nano-sized zinc oxide manufacturing process is provided, and various types of manufacturing methods are analyzed, namely, wet process, dry process, and powder process. Next, the results of an analysis of the domestic sunscreen market size and company status are provided. The production processes of major domestic companies and their product characteristics, such as particle size, purity, surface treatment, and transparency of the zinc oxide powder being produced, are analyzed and provided. The characteristics of zinc oxide produced for use in sunscreens, both domestically and internationally, can be summarized as follows. Manufactured zinc oxide powder is white or transparent, and particle size typically ranges from 30 to 200 nm on average, although non-nano sized powders have also been developed in recent years. When used as a coating, the surface to be coated is typically treated with substances such as silicone oil or silane, and the powder is formulated into products by dispersing it in oil- or water-based systems.

Keywords
ZnO
nano-particles
sun screens
zinc oxide
inorganic UV filter
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  • Publisher :Materials Research Society of Korea
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국재료학회
  • Journal Title :Korean Journal of Materials Research
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국재료학회지
  • Volume : 35
  • No :5
  • Pages :167-174
  • Received Date : 2025-05-02
  • Revised Date : 2025-05-13
  • Accepted Date : 2025-05-14
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.3740/MRSK.2025.35.5.167
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