In 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous potential between upgrading traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the early stages of their venture, they worked under difficult conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two major areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a typical story of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The team of five, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an open and collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is firmly embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing and exchange sessions, ensuring sustained innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to boost concrete overall performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a next 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 developed a series of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially improving thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding targeted functional admixtures to address the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against 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 unmatched in demanding environments. Solving 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, significantly boosting its chemical 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 related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to high-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 comprehensive chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, solving a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment operational life. 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, nurtures 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 grasp 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 capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for addressing future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created 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 offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.