In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the substantial potential between modernising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they persevered under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technical direction in two key areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a textbook case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, built an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has formed a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is firmly embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, promoting consistent innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new wave of products with excellent water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly improving insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding specialised functional admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing 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 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 pain points 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, significantly strengthening its chemical resistance and service life. Major 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 applied in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete capability chain from material preparation to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, nurtures talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a reliable guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to grasp the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge 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. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localising international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for tackling 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 (spanning oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.