In 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals established TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the significant potential between enhancing traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they persevered under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two central areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a typical story of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, created an open, collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their first products gained market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has built a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a functional, matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is firmly embedded through in-house training and technical sharing meetings, 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 strengthen concrete results. The R&D team first broke through the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new wave of products with high water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a series of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially strengthening insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding functional admixtures to meet the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, 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
In response to the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high-temperature resistance are non-substitutable in severe conditions. Addressing the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a custom silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, considerably improving its chemical stability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a end-to-end capability from material production to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, resolving a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection sectors: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and highly 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, trains talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries and hydrogen energy, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localising international services, and continuous talent 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 developed a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (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’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.