In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they identified the substantial opportunity between upgrading traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s tech-driven, application-oriented identity. During the initial stage of their venture, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately grounding their technological direction in two key areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s early story is a typical story of tech entrepreneurship. The team of five, each wearing multiple hats, built an open and collaborative culture through an efficient, flat organisational structure and weekly technical seminars and discussions. As their first products gained market validation, the company attracted more talent, and the team expanded step by step. The set-up of specialised R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures and ceramic materials) has established a systematic innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also matured from a flat model to a functional, matrix structure, retaining agility while establishing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” is deeply ingrained through in-house training and technical sharing meetings, driving continuous innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO – Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to enhance concrete results. The R&D team first resolved the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, designing a next generation of products with high water-reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and broad cement compatibility through molecular engineering and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a series of foaming agents using nano foaming with polymer reinforcement technologies, solving the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably improving thermal insulation capability. Furthermore, the company has also developed corresponding function-focused admixtures to address the unique needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing center, etc.) and strong basic research support, forming a self-reinforcing 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 semiconductors, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high-temperature resistance are non-substitutable in demanding environments. Responding to the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a custom silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain boundary engineering technologies, notably boosting its chemical stability and durability and service life. Major breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling cost-effective, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and improvement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a complete chain capability from material preparation to precision processing, enabling it to provide tailored component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from lab to industrial-scale production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise buildings, underground projects, and energy-saving developments, overcoming a set 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 important consumables in battery production, high-grade ceramic components power chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners lengthen equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through close cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company collaboratively delivers projects, cultivates talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously builds its technological influence. A comprehensive quality management system and international certifications provide a strong guarantee for products to enter the global market.
5. Future Outlook and Sustainable Development
In the years ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to grasp the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and intelligent concrete with self-sensing and self-repair functions. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, plus hydrogen storage materials. Manufacturing intelligence upgrades, localisation of international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s key strategies for handling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully created a series of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate, etc.), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (including oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you’re interested in these products, please feel free to contact us.