In 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts founded TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the major potential between enhancing 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. At the beginning of their journey, they persevered under tough conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technical roadmap in two central areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a classic example of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The team of five, each holding multiple roles, created an open, collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a functional, matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training and technical sharing sessions, ensuring sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO: Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete properties. The R&D team first broke through the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a latest generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably boosting insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding functional admixtures to satisfy the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in severe conditions. Tackling the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering technologies, significantly improving its chemical durability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow state-of-the-art trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, focusing strongly on areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for tackling future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (encompassing 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 feel free to contact us.
