I am Patrick, an author, researcher, and publisher of books about Geopolymer Technology. My books (will) cover the basics of geopolymers, including formulations, theories of geopolymerisation, structures, reactions, raw materials, analysis, and the characteristics of both geopolymer and raw materials.
Formulations are one of the most important parts of this area, which is why I have paid a lot of attention to this area of geopolymer science. If you want to support me and my work, please feel free to like, share, and comment on my videos, pages, and links. Each kind of interaction is tremendously helpful. The same goes for book reviews on Amazon.
As I said before: This time we’ll save the world! :)
Have a good one! Patrick
You can contact me via email (j-p-m@mail.de), Facebook or LinkedIn (see link).
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ROMAN CEMENT and the GEOPOLYMER Route:
The magic of Geopolymers! ✨ Today is Flashback Monday 👍 This is a repost from me from Feb. 2023...
...because I'm working on Roman Cement again (see update from the lab below). But first:
Wayback a post on my Facebook-page from Feb 4th 2023:
"Have you ever heard of geopolymers? If you haven't, you're in for a treat!
Geopolymers are a type of inorganic polymer made from silicates and aluminosilicates. What makes geopolymers unique is that they are made from covalent bonds, not ionic.
But what exactly are covalent bonds and why are they so important in geopolymers? Covalent bonds are bonds formed between two atoms by the sharing of electrons. This results in a strong and stable bond, making geopolymers durable and resistant to environmental stress. It is the same one which gives glass (and ceramics) its unique properties.
These bad boys (geopolymers) have made it possible to achieve the same rock-solid bond structure as glass and ceramics, but at a much cooler temperature. No more melting glass, high-heat Portland cement manufacturing, or sintering ceramics. It's like getting your cake and eating it too! With geopolymers, we're taking building materials to the next level."
🔬 Current Update from the Lab:
I am actually back at it! I'm currently working on a project using this exact same raw material. Actually, I'm working on several projects at the same time just because there is so much waiting involved (pure trass needs 3 days to cure when just used out of the bag, while another recipe takes less than 24h). Right now, I am running preliminary tests comparing the exact same batch from back then with a brand-new batch. Stay tuned!
PS: See also my latest video about geopolymer foams, with some really nice footage
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📸 Pictures: Analogue of ancient Roman cement from tuff stone using the geopolymer route from my book "Basic Geopolymer Formulation". This exact sample (the long one in my hand) is now 10 years old and will probably be an "actor" in one of my next videos. You can see this "old" sample in all three photos; the ones in the plastic container are the same "recipe" but freshly made—and I can tell you, they are working quite well!
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Hello friends 🙂✌️
My video will probably take a bit longer to finish, but, in the meantime, here are a few shots from the experimental part.
Hope you like it
Concrete regards 😎 🙏
Pat
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Hello friends,
I had to make a couple of small adjustments to my latest video, but I didn’t change much.
Just some minor tweaks. I only wanted to let you know so you don’t wonder where your likes or comments have gone.
Wishing you a great time!
Concrete regards,
Pat
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Book Price Change Announcement
As formally announced, I have updated the price for "Chemistry of Geopolymers" to match that of the German version. Even after the adjustment, the English version is still a few dollars cheaper. Given that 1 US-Dollar is approximately 0.85 Euro (as of February 2026), the dollar prices will need to be higher than the euro ones to remain equal.
The good news: I have kept the price at $15 for the English geopolymer recipes book, while I have increased (or will increase) the price of the German version.
This means the bestseller in English will remain the same, but the German price will see an increase. Consequently, the more comprehensive chemistry book in English will have a larger price adjustment compared to its German counterpart.
I truly appreciate your understanding as I work to make this arrangement fair and beneficial for everyone involved. Thank you for your continued support! 🙂
Best,
Patrick
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Hello Friends 👋 🙂
Right now my latest video ("ACID Geoplymer...") is not avaliable because I made a couple of changes. I will make a reupload soon.
It will be the same video but I added some information about the recipe. I find the tested one came across as the definitive standard recipe for an acidic geopolymer while it isn't.
I also added an explanatory line beneath the recipe in the show notes in case you don't like to watch the whole video again 👍
PS: Sorry for the inconvenience but it got to be-e-e-e perfect.
PSS: Probably, questions beneath the video will be deleted with the video. Just ask them again if it's okay for you.
Thanks for your time!
Concrete regards,
Patrick
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Hello friends,
I’ve published a brief article about geopolymer solutions as an introduction as more articles are already in progress (with pictures and additional content). You can find them on LinkedIn or Facebook.
I hope this setup works for you, as I create these posts and videos in my spare time. Since I’m still learning what works best, I would appreciate your feedback—please comment on the articles on LinkedIn or Facebook, and let me know here if accessing them doesn’t work for you. That way, I’ll know if adjustments are needed.
Wishing everyone a great Sunday—I hope you enjoy it!
Best regards,
Patrick
LinedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-müller-11b632241
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070495104581
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ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY HIGH PERFORMANCE BINDER
TODAY: Mini lesson about silicates and GEOPOLYMER activators 🔥😎🫶🌎
When you encounter problems with your geopolymer admixtures, don’t be discouraged—there’s a good chance it’s not your fault.
Many of the raw materials in the world of mineral binder usually do not come as a specifically and accurately mixed product, but rather as a range of (chemical) products. This applies not only to technical-grade waterglass (see pictures), but to all waterglasses and especially to secondary (recycled) raw materials like fly ash and slags, and to naturally occuring mineral substances like clay and kaolins. All of them have one thing in common: Essentially, they are silicates or alumosilcates.
Silicates are a very important class of mineral substances for our world, and even for the entire universe—think of planets like Mars or Earth. Silicates are made up of silicon atoms (Si) bonded to oxygen atoms (O), where each oxygen is bonded to two silicon atoms and each silicon is bonded to four oxygen atoms. This is why we talk about SiO₄ tetrahedra, which are the building blocks of silicates.
The classification of silicates—although there are different systems—categorizes all silicates by the amount and manner in which these SiO₄ tetrahedral building blocks are connected to each other. There are minerals with single tetrahedra, double tetrahedra, chain, double-chain, or ring-like structures, and of course, three-dimensional infinite frameworks of interconnected (amorphous) tetrahedra, like in glass and geopolymers.
Typical silicates include quartz, feldspar, CSH (tobermorite), silicate glass (as found in windows or bottles), our geopolymers, and alkali silicates.
The vast majority of silicates are not soluble: most stones are not soluble, our drinking glasses are not soluble, Portland cement is not soluble in water, and the same goes for the ceramic plates and tiles we use for food or to cover our bathrooms.
There is only one class of silicates that is soluble in water: the silicates of the alkali metals. To dissolve them, you need not only heat but also pressure to make waterglass solutions. Sodium metasilicate is an exception; it usually comes in solid form but is produced hydrothermally, which means with heat and pressure. The most commonly used alkalis in waterglass are potassium (K), sodium (Na), and sometimes lithium (Li).
A common occurrence in commercial soluble silicates (waterglass) is that their composition is usually given as a range of the respective oxides—SiO₂ and K₂O or Na₂O. They are not simply mixtures of these oxides, but rather complicated silicon-oxygen structures. The composition is just expressed in this way.
The amount of SiO₂, for instance, is not a fixed value but rather falls within a range. The sodium metasilicate in the picture comes as a solid, white, pearly substance with a water content of 43%, and therefore only 57% silicates.
This silicate is characterized by having a SiO₂ concentration of 28 to 29.5 wt% and a Na₂O concentration of 28 to 30 wt%.
This means the properties can vary, even within the same product from batch to batch. As geopolymer and minera binder people, we need to learn to adapt our approach to this reality.
And remember: almost always, it’s not the raw material that’s the problem, but the person who chooses and mixes them. 😏
See you soon—probably on the geopolymers side of the industry.
Thank you for your attention!
Best regards,
Patrick"
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Tine for some new videos, bro and sis 💪😎✌️
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Exciting news!
The eBook version of my latest book, "Chemistry of Geopolymers - Structures and Reactions," is now available! It should be accessible worldwide and is offered as a print replica. This means you can enjoy the same layout and formatting as the printed version, but at a reduced price. To celebrate the launch, it is available for just $15 USD.
Don't miss out—get your copy today! 😊
www.amazon.de/-/en/Patrick-M%C3%BCller-ebook/dp/B0…
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