Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists launched TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial potential between optimising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they operated under demanding conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately grounding their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a textbook case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The team of five, each covering several roles, created an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has formed a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting continuous innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to improve concrete overall performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a latest generation of products with strong water reduction performance, 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 series of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly boosting thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding specialised functional admixtures to address the specific needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in extreme environments. Responding to the core 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 improving its chemical durability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation 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 comprehensive chain from the laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection sectors: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and intelligent 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, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localising international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for addressing future challenges and taking hold of 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 (including oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.