Back in 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the major opportunity between modernising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they operated under challenging conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two primary areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a representative case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an open, collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved 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 deeply embedded through internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting consistent innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete results. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with excellent water reduction rates, strong 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 low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly enhancing thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding functional admixtures to meet the specific needs 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 reliable basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism research 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 high strength and high-temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Tackling the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering methods, substantially strengthening its chemical resistance and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a end-to-end capability from material production to precision machining, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, overcoming a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, trains talent, participates in standards development, and continuously strengthens 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
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and intelligent 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, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for addressing future challenges and seizing 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 (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.