IMAGE (IMAGE) Kyoto University Caption Even without the symmetry and curvature of fullerenes, the designed flat fullerene fragments which maintained the pentagonal substructure displayed the same electron accepting properties as fullerenes. Credit YAP Co., Ltd Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.