In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the substantial potential between optimising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they operated under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two central areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each holding multiple roles, created an open and collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company appealed to more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has formed a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through in-house training and technical sharing meetings, supporting ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO: Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to boost concrete performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a new generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably boosting thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding function-focused admixtures to address the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with 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 unmatched in demanding environments. Tackling 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 technologies, notably boosting its chemical stability and durability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, extensively 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 and silicon nitride, and has established a end-to-end capability from material production to precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment operational 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 jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards development, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A thorough quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and low-carbon eco-friendly admixtures and smart 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 power, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for addressing future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (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 don’t hesitate to contact us.