In the year 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous opportunity between optimising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they persevered under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technology roadmap in two key areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a classic example of tech entrepreneurship. The team of five, each wearing multiple hats, nurtured an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their first products gained market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team grew progressively. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has built a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is strongly rooted through internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving continuous innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete results. The R&D team first surmounted the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a next generation of products with high water reduction rates, superior slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially enhancing thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding function-focused admixtures to address the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and solid 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 the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Solving 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, significantly improving its chemical stability and durability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation and processing to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide bespoke 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 countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, solving a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment operational 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 co-leads projects, cultivates talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously builds 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 follow the direction 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 frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localisation of international services, and continuous talent 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 (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, please don’t hesitate to contact us.