In 2014, Roger Luo, together with several materials-science professionals founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in the city of Luoyang. Grounded in a deep understanding of nanotechnology, they saw the major potential between modernising traditional materials and meeting the needs of emerging industries. This diverse founding team—made up of research experts, engineers, and business talent— created the foundation for the company’s “technology-driven, application-oriented” DNA. At the beginning of their journey, they pushed forward under difficult conditions, experimenting by day and discussing by night, ultimately establishing their technical roadmap in two central areas: the application of advanced ceramic nanotechnology in concrete admixtures, and innovations in advanced ceramic materials for premium manufacturing.

1. Team Growth and System Building

The early phase of TRUNNANO is a classic example of technology entrepreneurship. The five-member team, each taking on multiple responsibilities, built an culture of openness and collaboration through an lean, flat organizational structure and weekly technical seminars. As their first products gained market validation, the company drew in more talent, and the team steadily expanded. The formation of dedicated R&D teams (nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, plus ceramic materials) has created a structured innovation system. The company’s organizational structure has also developed 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 firmly embedded through internal training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions, driving consistent innovation and a strong quality foundation.

TRUNNANO lightweight concrete admixture

2. Technological Breakthroughs in Concrete Admixtures

The company has strategically applied nanotechnology to boost concrete properties. The R&D team first surmounted the technical bottleneck of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, engineering a new wave of products with high water-reduction rates, excellent slump retention, and excellent cement compatibility through molecular design 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, eliminating the problems of low strength and poor stability in traditional foamed concrete and substantially strengthening thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the company has also introduced corresponding function-focused admixtures to meet the particular requirements of underground engineering, such as waterproofing and rapid construction. Behind these achievements lies a well-equipped research platform (cement chemistry lab, performance testing centre, etc.) and reliable basic research support, forming a virtuous cycle from exploring mechanisms to product development.

3. Research Progress of Advanced Ceramic Materials

In response to the rise of industries such as new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO has proactively positioned itself in advanced ceramic materials. The company focuses on silicon carbide ceramics, whose excellent 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, considerably strengthening its chemical stability and service life. Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in reaction sintering silicon carbide technology, enabling low cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production of high-performance products, widely used in chemicals, semiconductors, and other sectors. Simultaneously, the company has conducted deep research on the toughening and enhancement of ceramic materials such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics, and has established a full-chain capability from material preparation to precision machining, 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 laboratory 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 series of construction technical challenges. Advanced ceramic materials have expanded into 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 enable chip manufacturing, and abrasion-resistant ceramic liners extend equipment service life. Industry-academia-research collaboration is a essential pillar of the company’s technological development. Through in-depth cooperation with universities and research institutes, the company jointly undertakes projects, cultivates talent, participates in standard setting, and continuously enhances its technological influence. A complete 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 capture the pulse 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 frontier trends such as third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries and hydrogen energy, deeply developing areas such as ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen-storage materials. Intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, localization of international services, and continuous people development and corporate culture building will be the company’s central strategies for tackling 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 (spanning oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. We provide OEM services. If you are interested in these products, please don’t hesitate to contact us.