In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the significant potential between modernising traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they persevered under tough conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately establishing their technological direction in two central areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a classic example of tech entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, created an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their first products gained market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing and exchange sessions, promoting continuous 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 overall performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new wave of products with strong water reduction performance, strong slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly boosting insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding functional admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
In response to the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Addressing 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 technologies, significantly strengthening its chemical stability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely applied in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from lab to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, resolving 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 critical consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards development, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A thorough quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the momentum 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-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow state-of-the-art trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (covering 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, feel free to contact us.