Jonathan Bäthge
Research Interests
– Sodium-Ion Batteries
– Non-aqueous electrolyte development
– Novel electrolyte additives and electrolyte systems
Educational background
Doctoral degree in physical chemistry
2025 – Present
Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Program: Industrial cooperation, Prof. Adelhelm/E-lyte Innovations GmbH, Thesis topic: ”Increasing energy and performance characteristics of sodium-ion batteries with novel electrolyte systems ”
Master’s degree in Business Chemistry
2022 – 2024
University of Münster, Germany
Master thesis: ”Iterative electrolyte development for sodium-ion batteries with an additional consideration of the total cost of ownership and a patent analysis in cooperation with E-Lyte Innovations GmbH”, Prof. Simon Lux/Prof. Jens Leker
Bachelor’s degree in Business Chemistry
2018 – 2022
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Germany
Bachelor Thesis: “NASICON-type solid-state electrolytes in sodium all-solid-state batteries”, Prof. Malte Behrens/Prof. Norbert Stock
Conferences & Posters
April 2025
Advanced Battery Power, Aachen, Germany
Oral presentation: “Enhancing battery safety in Sodium-Ion Batteries: Introduction of a novel electrolyte additive to suppress Sodium plating and improve lifespan”
February 2025
TechBlick Battery materials online event
Oral presentation: “Enhancing battery safety in Sodium-Ion Batteries: Introduction of a novel electrolyte additive to suppress Sodium plating and improve lifespan”
January 2025
Batterieforum Deutschland, Berlin, Germany
Poster topic: Novel electrolyte additive to suppress sodium plating in SIBs
Working Experience
2024 – present:
Project manager
E-Lyte Innovations GmbH
June 2022 – August 2022:
3 month R&D-Internship
CustomCells Holding GmbH
