Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the substantial potential between modernising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. At the beginning of their journey, they operated under difficult conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately grounding their technical direction in two key areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a classic example of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each covering several roles, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company brought in additional talent, and the team expanded step by step. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has built a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is strongly rooted through internal training and technical sharing sessions, promoting ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to improve concrete performance. The R&D team first broke through the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a next generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially strengthening thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding functional admixtures to satisfy the specific needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle 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 strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in harsh environments. Responding to the key issues 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 boosting its chemical stability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made 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 additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a full-chain capability from materials preparation and processing to precision 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 a wide range of multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, addressing a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical 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 comprehensive 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, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for meeting future challenges and seizing 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 (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, please don’t hesitate to contact us.