Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the significant potential between optimising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they pushed forward under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two central areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a typical story of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an open and collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company appealed to more talent, and the team expanded step by step. 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 developed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through in-house training and technical sharing sessions, promoting continuous innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO: Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement 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 and polymer-reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially strengthening thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding specialised functional admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism exploration to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against 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 high strength and high-temperature resistance are hard to replace in demanding environments. Tackling the pain points in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, notably enhancing its chemical durability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, nurtures talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the direction 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-healing capabilities. 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. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for tackling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered 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 offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.