In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the significant opportunity between modernising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they operated under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two major areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a typical story of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, nurtured an open and collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company appealed to more talent, and the team grew progressively. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has formed a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional, matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through in-house training and technical sharing sessions, ensuring consistent innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new wave of products with high water-reduction rates, superior slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer-reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably boosting thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding functional admixtures to serve the special needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing 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 deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in harsh environments. Solving the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a dedicated silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, substantially improving its chemical durability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. 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 end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to precision machining, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from lab to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, resolving a series 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 important consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards development, and continuously strengthens 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
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the momentum 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 state-of-the-art 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. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localisation of international services, and continuous people 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 created a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (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 provide OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.