In 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts established TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the major opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands 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 company’s early days, they worked under demanding conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately establishing their technical roadmap in two central areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a classic example of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each covering several roles, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company appealed to more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through in-house training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, supporting consistent innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to improve concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with high water reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-level modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially enhancing thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding functional admixtures to satisfy the unique needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism exploration to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
In response to the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in demanding environments. Addressing the pain points 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, considerably boosting its chemical stability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a end-to-end capability from material 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 industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, addressing a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become essential consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, develops talent, participates in standards development, and continuously builds 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
In the years 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 intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge 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. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for handling future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (including oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.