In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the major potential between upgrading traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they pushed forward under tough conditions, testing by day and debating by night, ultimately grounding their technical roadmap in two major areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a representative case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The five-member team, each covering several roles, nurtured an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company brought in additional talent, and the team grew progressively. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has formed a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, practicality, collaboration, and responsibility is deeply ingrained through internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving 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 strengthen concrete overall performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a new wave of products with high water-reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably strengthening thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding targeted functional admixtures to address the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a virtuous 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 semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has strategically 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. Tackling the key issues 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, significantly boosting its chemical stability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and other fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide customised component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, resolving a set of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have reached multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant 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 runs projects, trains talent, participates in standards development, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A thorough 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 trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and intelligent 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 developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for tackling future challenges and capitalising on development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created a series of chemical materials, including silicate materials (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (including 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.