In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists founded TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the significant opportunity between modernising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they pushed forward under tough conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two primary areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a classic example of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, fostered an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team grew progressively. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has formed a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is deeply embedded through internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, supporting sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
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, creating a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, superior slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a range of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially enhancing thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding targeted functional admixtures to address the special needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a complete research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a beneficial loop from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
With the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in harsh environments. Tackling the major challenges 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, notably improving its chemical resistance and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, resolving a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners prolong equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company co-leads projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously improves 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
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to grasp the direction 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 functions. 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. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for addressing future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered a series of chemical materials, including silicates (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 deliver OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.