Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists established TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the enormous opportunity between modernising 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 tech-driven, application-oriented identity. At the beginning of their journey, they operated under difficult conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately establishing their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, built an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team steadily expanded. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing sessions, driving continuous innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO: Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, superior slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a suite of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably boosting insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding specialised functional admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism exploration to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has deliberately 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. Addressing the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a dedicated silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering methods, substantially improving its chemical stability and durability 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 used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection sectors: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners lengthen equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards development, and continuously enhances 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 ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to grasp the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier 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. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localisation of international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (encompassing 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 feel free to contact us.