In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals set up TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the enormous potential between modernising traditional materials and meeting 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. During the initial stage of their venture, they operated under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two central areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s start is a representative case of technology entrepreneurship. The team of five, each covering several roles, created an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also developed from a flat structure to a functional and matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is firmly embedded through ongoing internal training and technical sharing meetings, promoting sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to improve concrete performance. The R&D team first resolved the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a next generation of products with high water-reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully engineered a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly boosting insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also created corresponding specialised functional admixtures to satisfy the special needs of underground engineering, such as enhanced impermeability and quick construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
In response to the rise of industries such as new energy and the semiconductor sector, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in extreme environments. Solving 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 methods, significantly strengthening its chemical stability and durability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a complete capability chain from materials preparation to 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 full chain from the laboratory to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in many multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, overcoming a range 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 support chip manufacturing, and highly wear-resistant ceramic liners increase equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a critical pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, nurtures talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously improves its technological influence. A robust quality management system and international certifications provide a firm guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to follow the pulse 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 capabilities. 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 staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for addressing future challenges and capitalising on 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.