Back in 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals set up TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the major potential between modernising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the early stages of their venture, they worked under challenging conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two primary areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a textbook case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, created an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their first products gained market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team grew progressively. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has formed a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is strongly rooted through internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting continuous innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first resolved the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a latest generation of products with high water reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a series of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly strengthening insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding functional admixtures to serve the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With 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 irreplaceable in demanding environments. Addressing the major 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, substantially strengthening its chemical durability and service life. Major 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 additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a end-to-end 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 complete chain from the laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a series 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, high-grade ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment lifespan. 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 runs projects, nurtures talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to grasp the pulse 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 cutting-edge 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. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for handling future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully a series of chemical materials, including silicates (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 offer OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.