Understanding Calcined Clays Calcined clays are not merely a replacement for traditional materials. They represent a significant advancement in sustainable construction. The potential of these materials lies in their ability to lower carbon emissions associated with cement production. By utilizing calcined clays, we can achieve substantial reductions in CO2 emissions, thus contributing to a more sustainable future. Not All Clays Are Equal A common misconception in the industr

Industrial by-products are not static materials. They evolve. In recent work turned peer-reviewed study published in Materials Today Communications, we investigated how Western Australian fly ash sourced from the same region changed composition over a 15-year period - and how those changes altered binder composite performance. Feedstock characterisation is not a one-off exercise. It must be continuous...read more

The goal was simple: Move activator preparation from informal laboratory practice toward controlled, reproducible process engineering. Geopolymer technology continues to advance as a low-carbon alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement. Yet one major limitation remains: There is no widely accepted standard method for preparing stable activator solutions. In a recent case study turned peer-reviewed study published by Skane et. al.* , we addressed this challenge by integratin

Reformix’s approach to geopolymer system design is grounded in materials science, engineering and thermodynamics - not wishful thinking in the laboratory. 'Predicting the stability of geopolymer activator solutions for optimised synthesis through thermodynamic modelling' is a case study written by Skane et. al. and published recently in the esteemed peer-reviewed Chemical Engineering Journal. In this work, the team developed and experimentally validated a dynamic mathemati

As with any mining process, metal production from all mineral deposits incurs the inevitable production of mineral residues. The global push for sustainable resource management has placed increasing pressure on the mining industry to find viable solutions for processing by-product residue materials. Lithium mining, crucial for battery technologies, generates substantial by-products, At the 3rd Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering Sympo

Reformix’s core expertise lies in advanced materials characterisation, compositional modelling, Industrial process and product optimisation to convert underutilised by-products into engineered products - mostly in the construction, industrial chemistry and cement/concrete sectors. The question then became: Could this same material science foundation we've curated as experts in the construction and industrial chemistry fields also create value in agriculture? The answer was

On paper, scientifically statistical fits may appear acceptable... but in practice, interpretations don't always align with the material. Reformix was requested to validate material characterisations and found that the misinterpreted results could've been catastrophic... read more.

Compressive strength is often treated as the primary performance metric in cementitious materials. In advanced systems, particularly low-carbon binders and extrusion-based applications, rheology is equally critical. Reformix recently attended the NETZSCH Rheology Workshop in Perth, Western Australia, which reinforced a fundamental principle: flow behaviour determines whether a material can be processed, placed, and scaled reliably... read more

Reformix has recently been invited to join the Southwest Region’s Hemp Alliance Group, marking a significant step in sustainable construction efforts in Western Australia. This collaboration aims to develop innovative building materials using hemp agricultural byproducts combined with geopolymer binders. The initiative promises to deliver a carbon-negative, cost-effective, and locally produced alternative to traditional concrete, with the potential to benefit both the environ

Appearing on the ABC, Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys, are spearheading an eco-friendly concrete initiative. Embracing innovation and environmental responsibility, the Reformix directors have invented a pioneering concrete solution named 'Colliecrete', aiming to transform Collie by-products into commercial concrete...

Engaging with Stakeholders for Reinventing the Construction Industry Reformix, spearheaded by directors Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys, stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, revolutionizing the construction landscape by transforming coal industry by-products into eco-friendly building materials. This visionary initiative, highlighted in a recent Murdoch University article during work with the Colliecrete Project, showcases Reformix's commitment to sustainabl

Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys Spearhead Colliecrete’s Research Efforts & Feasibility Study in Western Australia 🌟🔍. Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys joined forces in co-founding the Colliecrete project, actively contributing as researchers in the pursuit of innovative geopolymer concrete solutions and its feasibility in Collie, in Western Australia’s southwest region. Embracing their roles, they continued their groundbreaking research aimed at revolutionizing constr