In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial opportunity between modernising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they persevered under demanding conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately anchoring their technological direction in two key areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a classic example of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, built an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company brought in additional talent, and the team gradually expanded. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has built a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is strongly rooted through ongoing internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, supporting consistent innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a latest 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 created a range of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly improving thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding specialised functional admixtures to meet the special needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a positive cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has proactively 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. Solving 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 technologies, notably enhancing its chemical stability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete capability chain from material production to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, overcoming a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment lifespan. 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 jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously improves 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
Going forward, 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 state-of-the-art 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. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key 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 are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.