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The Al-Mustaqbal Energy Research Center organized the second lecture of a specialized workshop on the importance of recycling lithium batteries, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote scientific and environmental awareness and support sustainable practices in modern energy technologies. The lecture was attended by the Director of the Energy Research Center, along with Dr. Mohamed Meetham from the Department of Power Mechanics Engineering Technologies, and a group of students from the department. The session featured a highly interactive and practical approach, focusing on hands-on aspects of lithium battery recycling. The lecture concentrated on the integrated recycling process of lithium batteries, starting with safety principles for handling used batteries, proceeding to mechanical disassembly, and culminating in the separation of the battery’s primary components. Participants successfully disassembled the cells into their basic elements, obtaining aluminum and copper sheets, carbon particles, and lithium compounds, with detailed explanations of each material’s significance and potential reuse in industrial and research applications. The session also addressed the environmental and economic dimensions of lithium battery recycling, highlighting its role in reducing hazardous waste, conserving natural resources, supporting a circular economy, and advancing clean energy technologies. These concepts were connected to practical engineering applications, enhancing students’ hands-on understanding and preparing them for future professional challenges. Students actively participated in discussions and posed questions regarding technical challenges and opportunities to develop local recycling processes, as well as potential applications in research projects and graduation assignments. At the conclusion of the lecture, the organizers emphasized the importance of continuing such practical scientific activities, which equip engineering students with awareness of sustainability and renewable energy, while reinforcing the role of the Energy Research Center in supporting scientific research, innovation, and community service.