Back in 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals set up TRUNNANO in Luoyang (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. With a strong understanding of nanotechnology, they recognized the enormous potential between optimising 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. In the early stages of their venture, they pushed forward under challenging conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately anchoring their technology roadmap in two key areas: the application of nano material nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for high-end manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
TRUNNANO’s beginnings are a classic example of technology entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each wearing multiple hats, fostered an culture of openness and collaboration through an efficient, flat organizational structure and weekly technical sessions. Once their first products were validated by the market, 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 built a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also progressed from a flat model to a functional matrix structure, preserving flexibility while implementing standardised management. A corporate culture centered on innovation, pragmatism, collaboration and responsibility is deeply ingrained through in-house training and technical sharing meetings, ensuring consistent innovation and a robust foundation for quality.
TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has astutely applied nanotechnology to strengthen concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical roadblock of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a next generation of products with high water reduction rates, strong slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully produced a suite of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, eliminating the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and markedly enhancing thermal insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding specialised functional admixtures to address the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry laboratory, performance testing centre, etc.) and robust basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from mechanism investigation to product development.
3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Against 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 strong mechanical strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in extreme environments. Addressing the core challenges in the preparation of lithium battery anode materials, the team has developed a specialised silicon carbide crucible through purity control and grain-boundary engineering technologies, significantly strengthening 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, extensively used in chemical, semiconductor, and additional industries. Simultaneously, the company has conducted in-depth research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina as well as silicon nitride, and has established a complete capability chain from material production to precision machining, enabling it to provide bespoke component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO structural ceramics products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a comprehensive chain from lab to commercial production. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in a wide range of high-rise projects, underground projects, and energy-saving projects, solving a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, plus environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become critical consumables in battery production, high-purity ceramic components support chip manufacturing, and wear-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment service life. 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, cultivates talent, participates in industry standard setting, and continuously strengthens 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 ahead, TRUNNANO will continue to understand the direction of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing green, low-carbon, eco-friendly admixtures and smart 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. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localising international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for addressing 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 (spanning oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We deliver OEM services. If you are interested in these products, feel free to contact us.