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

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.

Panel Appearance at Murdoch University's 15-year Celebratory Event Murdoch University recently marked a significant milestone: 15 years of its Environmental Engineering undergraduate course. This celebration brought together alumni, current students, faculty, and industry professionals to reflect on the program’s impact and the careers it has shaped. Among the distinguished guests was Ramon Skåne, director of Reformix and an alumnus of the program, who was invited to speak a

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...

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

Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys from Reformix proudly presented their groundbreaking geopolymer “Eco-Concrete” innovation at the 2020 Regional Innovation Showcase in Perth and Collie. The event, facilitated by CONNECT/AgriStart, offered a valuable platform for emerging ventures, where Reformix and Eco-Concrete took centre stage, advocating for sustainable construction solutions...

Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys pioneer Geopolymer Concrete in Western Australia...