<p>➀ Researchers have discovered a way to use a natural waste product from Indian trees to improve supercapacitors, potentially leading to more sustainable energy storage solutions.</p><p>➁ The gum kondagogu, secreted by the bark of the Cochlospermum gossypium tree, was combined with sodium alginate to create a protective layer that extends the lifespan of supercapacitors by preventing electrode corrosion.</p><p>➂ This breakthrough could significantly reduce electronic waste and enhance the efficiency of energy storage devices, marking a major step forward for green energy technology.</p>