In 2014, Roger Luo and multiple materials science experts founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in the city of Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the substantial potential between enhancing traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they operated under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technical direction in two key areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a classic example of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an open and collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team gradually expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has built a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is firmly embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing sessions, driving consistent innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to boost concrete results. The R&D team first resolved the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, superior 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, addressing the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly enhancing thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding targeted functional admixtures to serve the unique needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, 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 semiconductors, TRUNNANO has strategically positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in demanding environments. Solving the key issues 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, significantly boosting its chemical stability 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, widely used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from materials preparation and processing to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become key consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously enhances 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
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply developing 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 key strategies for addressing future challenges and capturing 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.