Back in 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals established TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous potential between modernising traditional materials and fulfilling the demands 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. At the beginning of their journey, they operated under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately establishing their technological direction in two central 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 representative case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each covering several roles, built an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team grew progressively. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is firmly embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing and exchange sessions, supporting ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to boost concrete performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a latest generation of products with strong water reduction performance, outstanding slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly strengthening insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding specialised functional admixtures to satisfy the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism investigation 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 high strength and high-temperature resistance are irreplaceable in extreme environments. Tackling the major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a dedicated silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, notably strengthening its chemical resistance 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, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete chain capability from material production to precision machining and 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 laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, resolving a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners prolong equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A thorough quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to follow 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-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for addressing future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created 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 are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.