Back in 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the substantial potential between enhancing traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. During the initial stage of their venture, they worked under tough conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately anchoring their technical direction in two key areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a textbook case of technology entrepreneurship. The team of five, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an culture of openness and collaboration through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is firmly embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, driving continuous innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete results. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new generation 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 engineered a series of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably improving thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding targeted functional admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, 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 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 irreplaceable in extreme environments. Responding to the pain points 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, significantly enhancing its chemical resistance and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to precision processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from lab to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, solving a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components serve 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 in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, trains talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A thorough 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 grasp 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 capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge 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, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for meeting future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully a series of chemical materials, including silicates (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 deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.