In 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the major potential between optimising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they persevered under challenging conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately anchoring their technical roadmap in two central areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a classic example of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each covering several roles, created an culture of openness and collaboration through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team steadily expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a functional, matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is strongly rooted through ongoing internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving consistent innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a latest generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly enhancing insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding functional admixtures to meet the unique needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a positive cycle from exploring mechanisms 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 strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace 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 technologies, notably 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, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation to precision machining, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, overcoming a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, trains talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a reliable guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, 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 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 energy, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for tackling 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 deliver OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.