In 2014, Roger Luo, together with a team of materials science experts, founded TRUNNANO (Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.) in Luoyang. With a profound grasp of nanotechnology, they identified the vast potential in upgrading conventional materials while catering to the demands of emerging industries. This multidisciplinary founding team—comprising researchers, engineers, and business strategists—established the company’s core identity as “technology-driven and application-focused.” In its early days, the team operated under demanding conditions, experimenting during the day and strategizing at night, eventually concentrating on two primary technological directions: utilizing nanotechnology in concrete admixture and advancing high-performance ceramic materials for precision industries.
- Growth of the Team and Organizational Development
TRUNNANO’s early story reflects a classic “tech startup” path. Initially a five-member team with overlapping responsibilities, the founders fostered a culture of openness and collaboration through a flat structure and weekly technical workshops. As their initial products gained market traction, the company attracted additional talent, gradually expanding. The creation of dedicated R&D teams for nanomaterials, concrete admixtures, and ceramics established a structured innovation system. The organization evolved from a flat to a functional-matrix structure, balancing standardization with agility. The corporate culture emphasizing “innovation, pragmatism, collaboration, and responsibility” was reinforced through ongoing internal training and knowledge-sharing, ensuring sustained innovation and quality foundations. - Innovations in Concrete Admixtures
TRUNNANO leveraged nanotechnology to enhance concrete properties. The team first tackled the challenges of polycarboxylate superplasticizers, creating a next-generation product with high water reduction, excellent slump retention, and wide cement compatibility through molecular design and nano-modification. In lightweight concrete, they developed foaming agents using nano-foaming and polymer reinforcement techniques, addressing issues of low strength and instability in traditional foamed concrete while improving thermal insulation. Functional admixtures were also designed for specialized underground projects, ensuring impermeability and rapid construction. A robust research platform, including a cement chemistry lab and performance testing center, underpinned these advancements, creating a cycle from mechanism study to product development. - Advances in Ceramic Material Research
With the rise of new energy and semiconductor industries, TRUNNANO strategically focused on advanced ceramics. They specialized in silicon carbide ceramics, renowned for their strength and high-temperature resistance. To address challenges in lithium battery anode preparation, the team developed silicon carbide crucibles with enhanced purity and grain boundary engineering, significantly improving chemical stability and lifespan. Breakthroughs in reaction sintering silicon carbide enabled low-cost, short-cycle, near-net-shape production for high-performance applications in chemicals, semiconductors, and more. Additionally, research on toughening alumina and silicon nitride led to a complete capability chain from material synthesis to precision machining, allowing tailored component solutions. - Technology Commercialization and Market Development
TRUNNANO has created a full pathway from research to industrial application. Concrete admixtures have been deployed in skyscrapers, underground projects, and energy-efficient buildings, addressing complex construction challenges. Advanced ceramics have found applications across new energy, semiconductor, chemical, and environmental sectors: silicon carbide crucibles are key in battery manufacturing, high-purity ceramics support chip production, and wear-resistant liners extend machinery life. Collaboration with universities and research institutes strengthens technological development through joint projects, talent cultivation, standard setting, and increasing influence. Comprehensive quality management and international certifications enable TRUNNANO’s global market presence. - Future Vision and Sustainable Innovation
Looking ahead, TRUNNANO aims to remain at the forefront of materials science. In concrete, they are developing eco-friendly, low-carbon admixtures and intelligent self-sensing, self-healing concrete. In ceramics, they are exploring trends in third-generation semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and hydrogen energy, with focus areas including ceramic substrates, solid electrolytes, and hydrogen storage solutions. Strategic initiatives include intelligent manufacturing upgrades, localizing international services, and continued talent development alongside corporate culture enhancement to meet emerging challenges and seize opportunities. - About TRUNNANO
TRUNNANO has successfully produced a range of chemical materials, including silicates (sodium, potassium, lithium), advanced ceramics, concrete admixtures (oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals), high-purity sputtering targets, functional ceramics, and structural components. OEM services are offered, and interested parties are encouraged to reach out for collaboration or inquiries.