In the year 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the major opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together 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 pushed forward under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two central areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a typical story of tech entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, nurtured an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company brought in additional talent, and the team gradually expanded. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving 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 improve concrete properties. The R&D team first resolved the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a new generation of products with strong water reduction performance, excellent slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially strengthening thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding targeted functional admixtures to serve the unique needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in demanding environments. Solving the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a purpose-built silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, notably strengthening its chemical durability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved 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 related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a end-to-end capability from material 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 end-to-end chain from the laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, overcoming 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 service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, develops talent, participates in standards development, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. 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, and hydrogen storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localisation of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for tackling future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (spanning oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
