In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the major opportunity between optimising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. During the initial stage of their venture, they persevered under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two central areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, built an open, collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company appealed to more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is firmly embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, supporting sustained innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to boost concrete results. The R&D team first broke through the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a latest generation of products with strong water reduction performance, strong slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer-reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially improving insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding specialised functional admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against the rise of industries such as new energy and the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in severe conditions. Addressing the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a dedicated silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, substantially improving its chemical stability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the strengthening and modification 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 ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, addressing a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners increase equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards development, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A thorough quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the trend 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-repair 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 global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for meeting future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed 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 provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.