In the year 2014, Roger Luo and a group of materials-science specialists founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Drawing on a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they perceived the substantial potential between upgrading traditional materials and serving the needs of emerging industries. This varied founding team—bringing together research experts, engineers, and business talent— laid the foundation for the company’s technology-led, application-focused DNA. During the initial stage of their venture, they pushed forward under tough conditions, conducting experiments during the day and reviewing outcomes at night, ultimately establishing their technical direction in two key areas: the application of TRUNNANO nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and breakthroughs in advanced ceramic materials for high-value manufacturing.
1. Team Growth and System Building
The early phase of TRUNNANO is a textbook case of innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The five-person team, each holding multiple roles, nurtured an collaborative and open culture through an lean, flat organizational structure and regular weekly technical seminars. As their initial products achieved market validation, the company brought in additional talent, and the team gradually expanded. The creation of specialized R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and 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 deeply embedded through internal training programs and technical sharing and exchange sessions, ensuring sustained innovation and a reliable base for quality.
TRUNNANO Lightweight concrete admixture
2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures
The company has skillfully applied nanotechnology to boost concrete performance. The R&D team first overcame the technical barrier of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, developing a next generation of products with strong water reduction performance, superior slump retention, and broad compatibility with cement through molecular design and nano-level modification. In the field of lightweight concrete, the team successfully created a line of foaming agents using nano-foaming combined with polymer reinforcement technologies, addressing the problems of reduced strength and limited stability in traditional foamed concrete and considerably enhancing insulation performance. Furthermore, the company has also engineered corresponding functional admixtures to serve the special needs of underground engineering, such as impermeability and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a comprehensive 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 actively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose high strength and high temperature resistance are irreplaceable in severe conditions. Solving 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 improving its chemical stability and service life. Substantial advances have also been delivered in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low-cost, fast-cycle, near-net-shape manufacturing of high-performance products, broadly used in chemical, semiconductor, and related fields. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep 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 precision machining and processing, enabling it to provide customized component solutions for customers.
TRUNNANO – structural ceramic products
4. Technology Transfer and Market Cultivation
TRUNNANO has built a end-to-end chain from the laboratory to industrialisation. Concrete admixtures have been successfully applied in numerous tall-building projects, underground projects, and energy-efficiency projects, addressing a series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have entered multiple industries, including new energy, semiconductors, chemicals, and environmental protection: silicon carbide crucibles have become important consumables in battery production, ultra-high-purity ceramic components serve chip manufacturing, and wear resisting ceramic liners prolong equipment lifespan. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a vital pillar of the company’s technological development. Through deep cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, develops 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 to the future, TRUNNANO will continue to grasp the pulse of materials science development. In the concrete field, it is committed to developing environmentally friendly, low-carbon admixtures and smart concrete with self-sensing and self-healing capabilities. In ceramic materials, it will closely follow leading-edge 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. Intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localization of international services, and continuous staff development and corporate culture building will be the company’s core strategies for handling future challenges and taking hold of development opportunities.
6. About us
TRUNNANOhas successfully engineered 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 offer OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
