In 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts founded TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the significant opportunity between modernising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they persevered under tough conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately grounding their technical direction in two primary areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a classic example of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-person team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, created an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through ongoing internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving ongoing innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to boost concrete results. The R&D team first broke through the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new wave of products with strong water reduction performance, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a line of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially enhancing thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding targeted functional admixtures to serve the special needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in extreme environments. Addressing the major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering methods, notably strengthening its chemical durability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, trains talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries and hydrogen energy, focusing strongly on areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for tackling future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (spanning oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We provide OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.