IMAGE (IMAGE) Kyoto University Caption The new electron-accepting molecule TACIC can maintain its excited state 50 times longer than a conventional one. Credit Illustration by Mindy Takamiya Usage Restrictions Licensed under CC BY 4.0 License Licensed content 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.