Back in 2014, Roger Luo and 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 major potential between optimising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— built the basis for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they pushed forward under demanding conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately grounding their technical direction in two primary areas: the application of chemicals nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a textbook case of “technology entrepreneurship”. The team of five, each covering several roles, fostered an collaborative and open culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their first products gained market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team grew progressively. The establishment of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also evolved from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is firmly embedded through in-house training and technical sharing and exchange sessions, driving ongoing innovation and a strong quality foundation.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has effectively applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete properties. The R&D team first broke through the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a new wave of products with excellent water reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a range of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly improving thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding functional admixtures to meet the unique needs of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a positive cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductors, TRUNNANO has actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent strength and high temperature resistance are non-substitutable in severe conditions. Tackling the key issues in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a purpose-built silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering methods, substantially enhancing its chemical durability and service life. Notable breakthroughs have also been made 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 comprehensive research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, 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 industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in countless multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, addressing a range of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection sectors: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners increase equipment operational life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, cultivates talent, participates in standards setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a solid guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the momentum of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally 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 energy, focusing strongly on areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localisation of international services, and continuous workforce development and corporate culture building will be the company’s primary strategies for meeting future challenges and seizing development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas developed successfully a series of chemical materials, including silicates (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 are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
