In 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous potential between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands 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 demanding conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately anchoring their technical roadmap in two major areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a classic example of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has built a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training and technical sharing meetings, ensuring ongoing innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first resolved the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with high water reduction rates, superior slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a range of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably strengthening thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding specialised functional admixtures to satisfy the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, 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 hard to replace in severe conditions. Addressing the major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a purpose-built silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, substantially improving its chemical durability 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, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a end-to-end capability from materials preparation to precision machining, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, trains talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A thorough 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 follow the direction 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 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, localisation of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for handling future challenges and capturing 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 (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.