Numerous novel materials for next-generation energy storage and conversion devices have been prepared through simple and green methods to meet the urgent requirement for sustainable development. In this regard, lotus pollen, which is a cheap and common biomass waste, can be used as a potential carbon 10 source for developing efficient electrode materials with a unique structure for high-performance supercapacitors. Following this aim, we successfully prepared hierarchical and interpenetrating threedimensional (3D) hollow MnO 2 /C composite via a facile and rapid dipping method, employing renewable, cost-effective and widespread natural porous lotus pollen as both the skeleton and carbon source. Benefiting from the synergistic effect between manganese dioxide and porous carbon matrix, the 15 composite has a high specific capacitance of 257 F/g at a current density of 0.5 A/g and high energy density of 51.5 Wh/kg. In addition, the prepared composite exhibits good cycle stability even after 2000 charge/discharge cycles. The approach developed in this work directs the way to take full advantage of sustainable resources provided by nature, and opens up a novel route to design and prepare highperformance materials with greater potential application in high-performance energy storage systems. 20