Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous opportunity 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 company’s early days, they worked under tough conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technology roadmap in two key areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a typical story of tech entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, built an open, collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team grew progressively. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is strongly rooted through internal training programs and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting consistent innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new wave of products with high water reduction rates, superior slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-level modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a series of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably boosting thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding specialised functional admixtures to serve the unique needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against 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 strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in harsh environments. Solving the pain points in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a custom silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering technologies, notably improving its chemical durability and service life. Significant 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 chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from lab to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-efficient projects, solving 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 essential consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously strengthens its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green and low-carbon eco-friendly admixtures and smart 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 energy, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for handling future challenges and taking hold of 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 (encompassing 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, feel free to contact us.