Back in 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial potential between optimising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the company’s early days, they worked under tough conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately fixing their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a textbook case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, built an culture of openness and collaboration through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has established a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is strongly rooted through internal training programs and technical sharing meetings, driving consistent innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new generation of products with high water reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and excellent 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 and polymer-reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially enhancing insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding functional admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from mechanism investigation 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 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. Addressing the major challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a purpose-built silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, significantly strengthening its chemical resistance and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete capability chain from material production to precision processing, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, resolving 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 essential consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment lifespan. 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 runs projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A comprehensive 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 capture the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and low-carbon eco-friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-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. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for tackling future challenges and capturing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed 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 provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.