Philipp Adelhelm

Prof. Philipp Adelhelm, a leading academic in the field of Physical Chemistry of Materials and Electrochemistry, is affiliated with Helmholtz University Berlin. His research focuses on advancing rechargeable battery technologies through interdisciplinary approaches that combine (electro-)chemistry, materials design, and applied physical chemistry.

Research Overview:

• Development of electrode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
• Exploration of alternative cell concepts (metal-sulfur, solid-state batteries)
• Study of physicochemical principles and aging processes in battery systems
• Design of electrode reactions using solvent molecules (ERC SEED project)
• Establishment of advanced in situ/operando characterization tools

Scientific Awards:

• ERC Consolidator Grant for the SEED project

His group emphasizes sustainable energy storage solutions, leveraging abundant elements and addressing resource limitations. The team includes interdisciplinary experts in environmental chemistry, materials science, and physics, working on solid-state synthesis methods and electrochemical characterization techniques.