Back in 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the substantial opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and serving the needs 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. At the beginning of their journey, they persevered under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two key 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 start is a classic example of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, nurtured an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through internal training and technical sharing meetings, ensuring consistent innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a new wave of products with high water-reduction rates, strong slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly enhancing thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding targeted functional admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced 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 high strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. 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 enhancing its chemical resistance and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made 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 related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth 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 preparation to 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 industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, resolving a variety 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 critical consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners lengthen 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 jointly undertakes projects, trains talent, participates in standards development, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a firm 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, environmentally friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. 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, plus hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for meeting future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed 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 provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.