Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists founded TRUNNANO in Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the significant potential between upgrading traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the early stages of their venture, they persevered under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately fixing their technological direction in two primary areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a textbook case of technology entrepreneurship. The team of five, each holding multiple roles, built an open, collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their first products gained market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team expanded step by step. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure 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 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 astutely applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first broke through the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, strong slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-level modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer-reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably improving thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding targeted functional admixtures to serve the specific needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a virtuous 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 the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in harsh environments. Addressing the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, considerably improving its chemical durability 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, extensively 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 materials, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation and processing to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from lab to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, solving 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 critical consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, cultivates talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and low-carbon eco-friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localising international services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for tackling future challenges and capitalising on 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 (spanning 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 don’t hesitate to contact us.