In the year 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the major potential between upgrading traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two central areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a representative case of tech entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, created an open, collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team gradually expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has built a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is strongly rooted through internal training programs and technical sharing and exchange sessions, supporting consistent innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, superior slump retention, and broad 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 and polymer-reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably boosting thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding functional admixtures to serve the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a positive cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, 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 extreme environments. Responding to the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, notably enhancing its chemical durability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely used in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete capability chain from material preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from lab to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, overcoming a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated 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 support chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners increase equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and low-carbon eco-friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for tackling future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully 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 are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.