Back in 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial potential between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the company’s early days, they persevered under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately establishing their technology roadmap in two key areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a typical story of tech entrepreneurship. The team of five, each covering several roles, built an open, collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company brought in additional talent, and the team gradually expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed 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 strongly rooted through internal training and technical sharing sessions, supporting ongoing innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to boost concrete overall performance. The R&D team first broke through the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a latest generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and wide cement compatibility 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, eliminating the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably improving thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding function-focused admixtures to meet the unique needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high-temperature resistance are irreplaceable in demanding environments. Solving the key issues 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, considerably strengthening its chemical durability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete chain capability from material production to precision processing, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, trains talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow state-of-the-art trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for addressing future challenges and seizing 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 (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, feel free to contact us.