In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals launched TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the substantial potential between modernising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the early stages of their venture, they worked under tough conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately establishing their technical direction in two primary areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a representative case of tech entrepreneurship. The team of five, each wearing multiple hats, fostered an open and collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team grew progressively. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has established a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat structure to a functional and matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is firmly embedded through ongoing internal training and technical sharing sessions, ensuring consistent innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to improve concrete overall performance. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock 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 produced a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially enhancing thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding function-focused admixtures to meet the specific needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has strategically 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 harsh environments. Solving the pain points 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, notably strengthening its chemical durability 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, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation 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 complete chain from the laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection sectors: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously builds its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a firm 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 capabilities. 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. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localization of global services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for meeting future challenges and capturing 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 (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.