In 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the enormous opportunity between optimising traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they persevered under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately establishing their technical roadmap in two major areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and new progress in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics) has built a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat model to a matrix-based functional structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through in-house training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving consistent innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first broke through the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a new wave of products with excellent water reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and broad cement compatibility 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, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly improving insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding specialised functional admixtures to serve the unique needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a positive cycle from mechanism research to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
In response to 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 high strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in demanding environments. Tackling the pain points in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a dedicated silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering methods, significantly boosting its chemical durability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete capability chain from material production to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO: structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a series 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, high-purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, develops talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the pulse 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-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen power, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes and hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localisation of international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for tackling future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed 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 provide OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.