In 2014, Roger Luo, together with 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 substantial potential between modernising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the company’s early days, they pushed forward under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately fixing their technical roadmap 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
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a textbook case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, created an collaborative and open culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has formed a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional, matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply ingrained through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, driving consistent innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to boost concrete results. The R&D team first overcame the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a latest generation of products with strong water reduction performance, superior slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a series of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly improving thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding functional admixtures to satisfy the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and robust 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 semiconductors, TRUNNANO has strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Tackling 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 methods, significantly enhancing its chemical stability and durability 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 applied in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete chain capability from material production to precision machining and processing, 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 numerous high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, solving a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become essential consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. 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. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for handling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (encompassing 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.