In the year 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the enormous opportunity between enhancing traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the early stages of their venture, they worked under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a textbook case of tech entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. 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 established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, driving sustained innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a latest generation of products with strong water reduction performance, excellent slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably improving thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding function-focused admixtures to serve the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, 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
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and the semiconductor sector, 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 demanding environments. Responding to the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering methods, significantly strengthening its chemical durability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely used in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from materials preparation and processing to precision machining, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from the laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, overcoming a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A thorough 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 capture the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for handling future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created 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 are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.