In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists launched TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the significant potential between enhancing traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of 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 operated under difficult conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two primary areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a representative case of tech entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, nurtured an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has established a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is strongly rooted through internal training programs and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete results. The R&D team first resolved the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with high water-reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design 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, solving the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably improving thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding specialised functional admixtures to meet the special needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has proactively 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 extreme environments. Addressing 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 technologies, notably boosting its chemical stability and durability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered 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 additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation to high-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 full chain from laboratory to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, overcoming a variety of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have penetrated multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components enable chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners extend equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards development, and continuously builds its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon 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 power, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous talent development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for handling future challenges and seizing 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 (covering oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We provide OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.