Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the significant potential between optimising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they persevered under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately establishing their technical direction in two central areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a representative case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each covering several roles, built an open and collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply embedded through internal training and technical sharing meetings, supporting ongoing 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 properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, strong slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably enhancing insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding targeted functional admixtures to address the unique needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from mechanism investigation 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 deliberately 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. Tackling the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a custom silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering methods, substantially enhancing its chemical durability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation and processing to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide customized 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 many high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, solving a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into 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 power chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners lengthen equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, trains talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously builds its technological influence. A thorough quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the momentum 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 capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for meeting future challenges and seizing 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 offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.