Symposium on Recycling of Spent Batteries
About the Symposium
The Symposium on Recycling of Spent Batteries will be held on April 9–10 at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), within the MSN Department. This scientific event will bring together researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss latest advances, major challenges, and emerging opportunities in battery recycling and circular economy strategies, with a particular focus on sustainable and scalable processes for recovery of critical raw materials.
The symposium will feature internationally recognized and leading speakers, who will share cutting-edge research, industrial feedback, and best practices across the battery value chain, from collection and pre-treatment to material recovery and regeneration.
By combining high-level keynote lectures, and networking opportunities, symposium aims to promote interdisciplinary exchange, strengthen academia–industry collaborations, and highlight innovative solutions to improve environmental and economic performance of battery recycling technologies, contributing to more resilient and sustainable battery supply chains.
Key Topics & Themes
• Hydrometallurgical recycling of Li-ion batteries
• Pyrometallurgical and thermal treatment routes
• Direct recycling / cathode regeneration and relithiation strategies
• Mechanical pretreatment and safe dismantling
• Recovery and purification of critical metals
• Electrolyte and binder removal / solvent-based delamination
• Environmental assessment & sustainability (LCA, techno-economic analysis, EHS aspects)
• Circular economy and industrial scale-up (pilot scale, integration, regulatory frameworks)
• Second-life batteries and end-of-life management strategies
• Other related topics relevant to the recycling of spent batteries
Symposium Program
Download the complete symposium program with detailed schedule, speaker information, and session timings.
Download Program PDF →Featured Speakers
Prof. Alexandre CHAGNES
Full Professor, Université de Lorraine
Director of Research Program on Circular Economy
Prof. Andrea Balducci
Professor of Electrochemistry
Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Germany
Prof. Kerstin Forsberg
Professor in Chemical Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Dr. Sascha Nowak
Head of Analytics and Environment Division
MEET Battery Research Center, Germany
Dr. Francesca Degiorgio
Researcher
Institution
Dr. Moulay taher Sougrati
Researcher
Institution
Scientific Committee
Prof. Mouad DAHBI
Associate Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Amina AMARRAY
Assistant Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Abdelwahed CHARI
Assistant Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Mohamed AQIL
Assistant Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Dr. Toru TABUCHI
Head Scientist
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Andrea Balducci
Professor of Electrochemistry
Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Germany
Prof. Alexandre CHAGNES
Full Professor
Université de Lorraine, France
Prof. Kerstin Forsberg
Professor in Chemical Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Dr. Sascha Nowak
Head of Analytics and Environment Division
MEET Battery Research Center, Germany
Organizing Committee
Prof. Mouad DAHBI
Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Amina AMARRAY
Assistant Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Abdelwahed CHARI
Assistant Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
Prof. Mohamed AQIL
Assistant Professor
MSN Department, UM6P
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Mrs. Assia MEDIANA
Organizing Committee Member
MSN Department, UM6P
Venue
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
(UM6P)
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is dedicated to applied research and innovation, with a strong focus on Africa. Its founding campus in Benguerir, near Marrakech, is at the heart of the Mohammed VI Green City, enabling the university to shine nationally, continentally, and internationally. More than a traditional academic institution, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is a platform for experimentation and a vibrant community that students call "the school of life."
Materials Science & Nanotechnology
(MSN) Department
The Department of Materials Science, Energy and Nano-Engineering (MSN) at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) brings together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate innovation in advanced materials and sustainable process engineering. Its research portfolio spans the entire value chain, from green metallurgy, circular materials design, and advanced manufacturing, to functional nanomaterials and energy conversion and storage systems. Through strong integration of research, education, and industry partnerships, MSN drives the development of innovative, sustainable, and high-impact technologies. Its mission is fully aligned with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)'s strategic vision to advance industrial sovereignty, sustainability, and technological excellence across Africa.