In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the major potential between optimising 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 tech-driven, application-oriented identity. In the early stages of their venture, they worked under demanding conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately anchoring their technical roadmap in two central areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a textbook case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The creation of specialized 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, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through ongoing internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, promoting consistent innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete results. The R&D team first surmounted the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a new wave of products with high water reduction rates, superior slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a series of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably enhancing thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding functional admixtures to meet the special needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in severe conditions. Responding to 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, significantly enhancing its chemical stability and durability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely applied in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from materials preparation to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a full chain from the laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners lengthen equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards development, and continuously improves its technological influence. A complete 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 capture the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow cutting-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid state batteries, and hydrogen energy, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully 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 offer OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.