In 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the enormous opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. At the beginning of their journey, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two major areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a typical story of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The team of five, each wearing multiple hats, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their first products gained market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team grew progressively. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has created a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving consistent 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 performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new generation of products with strong water reduction performance, superior slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a line 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 significantly enhancing thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding targeted functional admixtures to meet the special needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing 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 virtuous cycle from mechanism exploration to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high-temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Addressing 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 technologies, substantially boosting its chemical stability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a full-chain capability from materials preparation to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from the laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, addressing a series 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, ultra-high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment operational 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 jointly runs projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards development, and continuously improves its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a reliable guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, 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 cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries and hydrogen energy, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for addressing future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (covering oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We provide OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.