In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the significant opportunity between modernising traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the company’s early days, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technical direction in two major areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a textbook case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The team of five, each covering several roles, fostered an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their first products gained market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has built a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving continuous innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first resolved the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with excellent water reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-level modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a suite of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly strengthening thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding targeted functional admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in harsh environments. Addressing 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, substantially strengthening its chemical durability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from the laboratory 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 reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners prolong equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, nurtures 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 ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the momentum 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-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, and hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed 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 offer OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.
