In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the major opportunity between modernising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two key areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a classic example of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each holding multiple roles, fostered an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their first products gained market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved 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 ingrained through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, promoting sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with strong water reduction performance, superior slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a suite of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly strengthening thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding specialised functional admixtures to meet the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism exploration to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high-temperature resistance are irreplaceable in extreme 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, considerably improving its chemical stability and durability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved 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 thorough research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficient 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 important consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a solid 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 functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow state-of-the-art 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 upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for addressing future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (covering oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.