In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the major opportunity between modernising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they worked under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately establishing their technological direction in two major areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a representative case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, fostered an open, collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their first products gained market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through ongoing internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to boost concrete properties. The R&D team first overcame the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, excellent slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially improving insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding function-focused admixtures to meet the unique needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete 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
In response to 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 strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in harsh environments. Solving the major challenges 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, substantially improving 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 other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, solving a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become essential consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners extend equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, cultivates talent, participates in industry standard 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
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier 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. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and capitalising on 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 (covering oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.