In the year 2014, Roger Luo and several materials science professionals launched TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the substantial opportunity between modernising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—comprising research experts, engineers, and business talent— set the groundwork for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they pushed forward under difficult conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately fixing their technology roadmap in two major areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and advances in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.

1. Team Growth and System Building

TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a textbook case of technology entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, nurtured an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company appealed to more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat model to a functional and matrix structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.

TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture

2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures

The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete results. The R&D team first surmounted the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a next generation of products with excellent water reduction rates, outstanding slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully developed a range of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly strengthening thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding function-focused admixtures to satisfy the unique needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing center, etc.) and strong 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 semiconductors, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are unmatched in demanding environments. Addressing the key issues 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 resistance 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 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 end-to-end capability from materials preparation and processing to high-precision machining, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.

TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products

4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation

TRUNNANO has built a complete chain from lab to industrialization. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of multi-storey building projects, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, resolving 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 purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners prolong 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 jointly undertakes projects, cultivates talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously enhances 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

Going forward, TRUNNANO will continue to capture the direction 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 functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid state batteries, and hydrogen energy, building depth in areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage materials. Smart upgrades in manufacturing, localising international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for meeting future challenges and taking hold of 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 (covering oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.