Back in 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the major potential between modernising traditional materials and addressing the requirements of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. At the beginning of their journey, they operated under challenging conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately establishing their technical direction in two major areas: the application of concrete admixture nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each holding multiple roles, built an open and collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As early products proved themselves in the market, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has created a well-structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat structure 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, supporting ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to improve concrete properties. The R&D team first overcame the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with high water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a series of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer-reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably enhancing insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding targeted functional admixtures to meet the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a virtuous 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 proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in severe conditions. Addressing 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 methods, notably improving its chemical stability and 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, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride materials, and has established a complete chain capability from material preparation to precision machining, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, solving a series 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 key consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards development, and continuously improves its technological influence. A complete quality management system and international certifications provide a reliable guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to capture 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 capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow state-of-the-art trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for addressing future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered 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’re interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.