Back in 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the major potential between optimising traditional materials and serving the needs 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 persevered under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technical roadmap in two central areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a classic example of tech entrepreneurship. The team of five, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an open, collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has built a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model 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 programs and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, ensuring sustained innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to boost concrete overall performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new wave of products with high water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a line of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably strengthening insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding specialised functional admixtures to address the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism investigation 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 actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Solving 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 methods, considerably improving its chemical stability and durability 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, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete chain capability from material production 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 end-to-end chain from laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, overcoming a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, nurtures talent, participates in standard setting, 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
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow state-of-the-art trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, focusing strongly on areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for addressing future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (covering 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 don’t hesitate to contact us.