In the year 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals established TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial opportunity between enhancing traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. During the initial stage of their venture, they persevered under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a classic example of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, nurtured an culture of openness and collaboration through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company appealed to more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is strongly rooted through ongoing internal training and technical sharing sessions, supporting continuous innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete overall performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a latest generation of products with high water-reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-level modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly improving thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding function-focused admixtures to satisfy the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high-temperature resistance are non-substitutable in harsh environments. Tackling the major challenges 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 boosting its chemical resistance 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 related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, solving a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, develops talent, participates in standards development, and continuously enhances 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 ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries and hydrogen energy, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (including oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We offer OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.