Researchers in Beijing have discovered a way to turn succulents into supercapacitors to help store energy. While previous research has found ways to store energy in plants, it often required implants or other modifications to the plant itself to function. These foreign components might be rejected by the plant or hamper its natural functions leading to its premature death. 
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/01/11/succulents-into-supercapacitors/