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A choline chloride\u2013lactic acid (ChCl\u2013LA)-based deep eutectic solvent (DES) is used as a cosolvent to promote the synthesis of lignin\u2013resorcinol\u2013formaldehyde (LRF) gels that can self-assemble a robust string-bead-like framework. The molar ratio of LA to ChCl in DES has a significant influence on the gelation time and properties of the ensuing gels. Moreover, it is discovered that doping the metal\u2013organic framework (MOF) during the sol\u2013gel process can greatly accelerate the gelation of lignin. It takes a mere 4 h to complete the LRF gelation process at a DES ratio of 1:5 combined with 5% MOF. This study yields LRF carbon cryogels doped with copper that exhibit 3D interconnected bead-like carbon spheres with a prominent micropore of 1.2 nm. A specific capacitance as high as 185 F g\u22121 can be obtained for the LRF carbon electrode at a current density of 0.5 A g\u22121, and it has an excellent long-term cycling stability. 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