Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. In the company’s early days, they operated under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two central areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a textbook case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each covering several roles, fostered an open and collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is deeply embedded through internal training and technical knowledge-sharing 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 performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a latest generation of products with high water-reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a series of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly strengthening thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding function-focused admixtures to serve the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from exploring mechanisms 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 deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in harsh environments. Tackling the pain points 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 boosting its chemical durability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, solving a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, cultivates talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a reliable guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the pulse 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-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for addressing future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (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 deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.