<ul><li>Researchers have discovered that a natural tree gum, gum kondagogu, can be used to improve the performance and lifespan of supercapacitors.</li><li>The gum forms a protective layer over the carbon electrodes, preventing damage and allowing the supercapacitors to maintain 93% energy capacity after 30,000 charging and discharging cycles.</li><li>Supercapacitors with the gum layer could potentially last for more than 80 years if charged once a day.</li><li>The gum is biodegradable and recyclable, making it an eco-friendly solution for energy storage.</li></ul>

New tree gum could make supercapacitors last a lifetime

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