In the year 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial potential between enhancing traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting 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 persevered under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technical direction in two primary areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a textbook case of tech entrepreneurship. The team of five, each covering several roles, fostered an open and collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company brought in additional talent, and the team gradually expanded. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has built a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, supporting sustained innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly improving insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding function-focused admixtures to address the particular requirements 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 solid basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against the rise of industries such as new energy and the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has proactively 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 major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a purpose-built silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, significantly boosting its chemical resistance and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a full-chain capability from materials preparation and processing to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, overcoming a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. 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, nurtures talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously improves 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 follow the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and intelligent 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, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localising international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for handling future challenges and capitalising on 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 (spanning oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.