Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists founded TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the significant opportunity between enhancing 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 tech-driven, application-oriented identity. 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 TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a textbook case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, fostered an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team steadily expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional 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, driving consistent 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 constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a latest generation 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 range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly boosting thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding function-focused admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle 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 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 harsh environments. Tackling the major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a custom silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, considerably enhancing its chemical resistance and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a end-to-end capability from material preparation to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, addressing a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached 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 enable chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners lengthen equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a reliable guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply developing 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 core strategies for addressing 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 (covering oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.