In 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the substantial opportunity between optimising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they persevered under difficult conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately establishing their technology roadmap in two primary areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs 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 team of five, each taking on multiple responsibilities, fostered an open, collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through internal training programs and technical sharing sessions, supporting continuous innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to improve concrete overall performance. The R&D team first broke through the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a latest generation of products with strong water reduction performance, strong slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a line of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly boosting thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding functional admixtures to address the specific needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism exploration to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in harsh environments. 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 methods, significantly boosting its chemical stability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete capability chain from material preparation to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from the laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, solving a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection sectors: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners prolong equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A thorough 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 understand the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and low-carbon eco-friendly admixtures and intelligent 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 power, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localising international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for addressing future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered a series of chemical materials, including silicates (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 deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.