In 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the substantial opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and addressing the requirements 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 worked under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technology roadmap in two major areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each wearing multiple hats, built an open and collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company appealed to more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional and matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through in-house training and technical sharing meetings, supporting sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first broke through the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new wave of products with high water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and broad 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 with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially strengthening thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding functional admixtures to meet the unique needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable 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 semiconductor industries, 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 demanding environments. Tackling the pain points in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a custom silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, notably boosting its chemical stability 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 thorough research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete capability chain from material production to 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 comprehensive chain from lab to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, overcoming a range 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 essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously builds 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 understand the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for meeting future challenges and seizing 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 (including 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, feel free to contact us.