In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals established TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Based on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the enormous opportunity between optimising 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-driven, application-oriented” DNA. In the early stages of their venture, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately grounding their technical roadmap in two key areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-precision manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each covering several roles, fostered an open, collaborative culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their first products gained market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team expanded step by step. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has built a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat structure to a functional matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while establishing standardized management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through ongoing internal training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving consistent innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to boost concrete properties. The R&D team first broke through the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new generation of products with high water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a line of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of low strength and weak stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly enhancing thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding functional admixtures to satisfy the specific needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and solid 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 excellent strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in severe conditions. Solving the key issues 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 service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, widely applied in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted comprehensive research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete chain capability from materials preparation to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from laboratory to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, resolving a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemical industries, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners extend equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A robust 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 intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-healing functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply cultivating areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for tackling future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully developed 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 feel free to contact us.