In the year 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the significant potential between upgrading traditional materials and fulfilling the demands of emerging industries. This multi-disciplinary founding team—uniting 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 tough conditions, running experiments by day and exchanging ideas by night, ultimately establishing their technology roadmap in two major areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a textbook case of tech entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each covering several roles, created an open, collaborative culture through an streamlined, flat organisational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. Once their first products were validated by the market, the company attracted more talent, and the team grew progressively. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a systematic innovation framework. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat structure to a matrix-based functional structure, maintaining flexibility while putting in place standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is firmly embedded through in-house training and technical sharing sessions, supporting sustained innovation and a solid foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical constraint of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a latest generation of products with high water reduction rates, superior slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, overcoming the problems of insufficient strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and significantly boosting thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding functional admixtures to address the unique needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and fast construction. Behind these achievements lies a full research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and solid basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Faced with the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has deliberately positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are hard to replace in demanding environments. Responding to the major challenges 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 technologies, 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, widely used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted thorough research on the strengthening and modification of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride, and has established a end-to-end capability from material preparation to precision machining, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics 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 numerous high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing 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 essential consumables in battery production, high purity ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners prolong equipment working life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a crucial pillar of the company’s technological development. Through strong cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly runs projects, nurtures talent, participates in standards development, and continuously builds 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 understand the trend of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, environmentally 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 and hydrogen storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of global services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for addressing 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’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.