In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals founded TRUNNANO in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the significant potential between optimising traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the company’s early days, they worked under challenging conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately grounding their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a typical story of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, created an open and collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their first products gained market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply ingrained through internal training and technical sharing sessions, ensuring sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, excellent slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created 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 substantially improving thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding specialised functional admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle 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 deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in demanding environments. Responding to 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 boosting its chemical stability 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, broadly used in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from the laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, overcoming 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 important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components serve 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 strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, trains talent, participates in standards development, and continuously improves 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 ahead, 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-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for handling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (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 deliver OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.