In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals established TRUNNANO in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the substantial potential between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they persevered under difficult conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately grounding their technology roadmap in two major areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a representative case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The team of five, each holding multiple roles, built an culture of openness and collaboration through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their first products gained market validation, the company appealed to more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has created a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat model to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply ingrained through in-house training and technical sharing sessions, driving consistent innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new wave of products with strong water reduction performance, strong slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably strengthening thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding specialised functional admixtures to satisfy the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in harsh environments. Solving the major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a purpose-built silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering technologies, significantly strengthening its chemical resistance and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the strengthening 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 customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from lab to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, overcoming a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners extend 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, trains talent, participates in standards development, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A comprehensive 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 grasp the direction 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, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, 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 silicates (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 provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.