In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the significant opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they operated under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two major areas: the application of chemicals 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 typical story of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, created an open and collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving sustained innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first broke through the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with high water-reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a series of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably enhancing thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding targeted functional admixtures to serve the special needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and solid 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 irreplaceable in severe conditions. Solving 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 methods, significantly enhancing its chemical stability and durability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely used in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete chain capability from material production to precision 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 laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, resolving a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, trains talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A thorough quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and 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, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for tackling 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 (encompassing oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We provide OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.