Back in 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous potential between optimising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the company’s early days, they worked under tough conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two primary areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a representative case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, built an open and collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team grew progressively. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is firmly embedded through ongoing internal training and technical sharing sessions, supporting ongoing innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO: Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to boost concrete results. The R&D team first overcame the technical constraint 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 line of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably enhancing thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding specialised functional admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in demanding environments. Tackling the pain points 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, notably improving its chemical stability and 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, widely used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a end-to-end capability from material preparation to precision machining, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, resolving a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment operational 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, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens 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
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and smart 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, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for meeting 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 provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.
