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{"title":"Molecular design and multidimensional modification strategies for bacterial cellulose","authors":"Yanni Li,&nbsp;Jiaheng Yuan,&nbsp;Lin Shi,&nbsp;Chuntao Chen,&nbsp;Dongping Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101677","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101677","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a naturally occurring polymeric material synthesized by microorganisms. With its unique three-dimensional nanoscale network structure, high purity, high crystallinity index, outstanding mechanical properties, and excellent biocompatibility, it finds extensive applications across multiple cutting-edge fields. However, pure BC exhibits limitations in functionality and scenario-specific performance, making molecular design and multidimensional modification central to expanding its applications. This review systematically outlines functionalization strategies for BC, encompassing molecular design, multidimensional construction, and application expansion, with a focus on synergistic effects between genetic engineering approaches and in situ/ex situ modifications. Building upon this foundation, it explores recent advancements in BC across frontier fields including biomedical applications, flexible electronics, food packaging, cosmetics and environmental remediation. Finally, we envision a roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into BC-based material development. Future work should strengthen the convergence of multiscale mechanism research with intelligent biomanufacturing, leveraging machine learning and AI-driven inverse design technologies to advance precision biomanufacturing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 101677"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Molecular design and structural hybridization of hydrogel electrolytes toward high-performance Zn-based energy storage devices under extreme conditions","authors":"Shuai Guo ,&nbsp;Litong Shi ,&nbsp;Xinyue Gao ,&nbsp;Baihao Ren ,&nbsp;Yajing Yang ,&nbsp;Ming Gao ,&nbsp;Xiaowen Guo ,&nbsp;Linru He ,&nbsp;Jinjin Ban ,&nbsp;Fanfan Liu ,&nbsp;Guoqin Cao ,&nbsp;S.Ravi P. Silva ,&nbsp;Junhua Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the expansion of human activities into extreme environments, ensuring a stable energy supply has become a critical challenge. Zn-based energy storage devices show great application potential. However, traditional electrolytes often suffer from limitations, such as slow ion transport kinetics and poor chemical stability under extreme conditions, which urgently require solutions. Hydrogel electrolytes, which combine the advantages of solid and liquid electrolytes, offer unique adaptability to extreme conditions and represent a promising paradigm for overcoming existing technological barriers. In this review, we systematically examine the behavior of hydrogel electrolytes under extreme conditions, summarize the challenges and optimization strategies for these conditions, and outline future research directions. We further provide a critical understanding of how to design better hydrogel electrolytes for applications in extreme conditions. By integrating multi-perspective analyses of different extreme conditions, we propose a comprehensive framework for the development of multi-functional hydrogel electrolytes. This review aims to provide novel insights for researchers in related fields and accelerate technological innovation in critical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 101675"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146111020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polymer modified cyclodextrin-based polyrotaxanes: From functionalization to applications","authors":"Yafang Niu ,&nbsp;Yufei Wang ,&nbsp;Wei Su ,&nbsp;Zongjian Liu ,&nbsp;Dae Hyeok Yang ,&nbsp;Jin Wang ,&nbsp;Zengguo Feng ,&nbsp;Lin Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101676","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101676","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyrotaxanes (PRs), defined by their topological structure of a linear polymer threaded through multiple cyclic molecules such as cyclodextrins (CDs) with non-covalent interactions, exhibit unique properties stemming from the mobility of the threaded macrocycles. This mobility has driven significant interest in PRs over the past decades. Since CDs are readily available in both high purities and large quantities, CD-based PRs have received more and more attentions. However, their practical application has been limited by poor processability and mechanical properties. Leveraging advanced polymerization techniques enables the modifying of polymer chains or polymeric structures onto PRs to form polymer-modified polyrotaxanes (PM-PRs). This polymeric modification enhances the solubility and processability of PRs while preserving the unique properties conferred by the mobile CDs. Furthermore, incorporating diverse functional polymers can introduce new functionalities to PRs. Critically, the mobility of the threaded CDs within the supramolecular PR structure provides key advantages. These characteristics make PM-PRs with mobile CDs highly suitable for innovative, adaptable material applications. Although numerous reviews have reported the synthesis and applications of PRs, a comprehensive review focusing on PM-PR remains unavailable. In this review, we systematically summarize<!--> <!-->(1)<!--> <!-->the synthetic strategies of PM-PRs,<!--> <!-->(2)<!--> <!-->the remarkable progresses achieved in recent decades, and<!--> <!-->(3)<!--> <!-->the diverse applications of PM-PRs as advanced functional materials. Based on structural configurations, PM-PRs are categorized into three main types: (1) block copolymer-type PRs (PM-b-PRs), where PR segments are incorporated into block copolymers; (2) grafted PRs (PM-g-PRs), featuring polymer side chains attached to the PR backbone; and (3) crosslinked PRs (PM-c-PRs), forming three-dimensional networks through inter-PR connections, with each type offering distinct advantages for developing functional materials through tailored synthetic approaches that expand their potential applications. Overall, the review intends to highlight the evolution of PM-PR and their unique properties endowed by the synergistic effect of modified polymer chains and PR structures, as well as wide applications in materials science in the past few years.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 101676"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dry-processed electrodes enabled by polytetrafluoroethylene fibrillation for high-performance lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Hyunji Park ,&nbsp;Congrui Jin ,&nbsp;Claus Daniel ,&nbsp;Jianlin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101674","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101674","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The dry processing technique of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibrillation offers significant advancements in cost reduction, environmental impact, and electrochemical performance. Dry processing alone allows for ∼ 20–60% cost reduction and increases of up to 40 mg cm⁻² of areal loading – it typically comes at a reduction of rate capability. By leveraging the network structure of fibers, this method enhances rate capability and cycling performance, providing a compelling alternative to the conventional and currently predominant wet processing. The review delves into PTFE fibrillation mechanisms and examines critical influencing factors including material properties and processing parameters. It also discusses challenges associated with the electrodes fabricated by PTFE fibrillation, including structural instability due to insufficient PTFE fibrillization, compromised electrical conductivity from an insufficient conductive network, inhomogeneous dispersion resulting from the absence of solvents, restricted ionic transport due to increased electrode thickness, inadequate adhesion to current collector because of low surface energy of PTFE, electrochemical degradation due to low lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) level of PTFE, particle damage during processing and environmental concerns related PTFE being a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Recent research innovations aimed at mitigating these issues, their application in beyond-lithium batteries, and future research directions are thoroughly discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 101674"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146129361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lignin-based flotation reagents for sustainable mineral processing","authors":"Anass Oulkhir ,&nbsp;Aya Segmami ,&nbsp;Abdesamad Ou-douaou ,&nbsp;Abderrahmane Etahiri ,&nbsp;Anass Ait Benhamou ,&nbsp;Karim Lyamlouli ,&nbsp;Rachid Benhida","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101679","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101679","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mineral flotation continues to face critical challenges, where the high cost, poor selectivity, and the economic volatility of conventional reagents, alongside their environmental and health risks, demand the development of efficient and sustainable alternatives. Biopolymers have emerged as promising substitutes due to their exceptional surface chemical characteristics, tunable functional groups, chemical stability, and inherent biodegradability. Moreover, biopolymers can be derived and extracted from readily available biomass, reducing costs, and promoting circularity. Lignin, a renewable and abundant by-product of the wood-based materials industry and emerging biorefineries, is a complex organic polymer with surface-active properties, making it a suitable precursor for bio-sourced flotation reagents. The objective of this review is to offer a thorough reference for assessing the lignin’s sources, chemistry, as well as traditional and emerging methods for extracting lignin-based reagents. We performed an in-depth assessment of chemical modification and functionalization strategies designed to tailor lignin for optimal performance in flotation applications. Additionally, the review highlights recent advances in the performance of lignin-based reagents relative to conventional flotation agents and provides insights into strategies for optimizing their design and functionality. Finally, it addresses an analysis of environmental and technical challenges, along with future perspectives for industrial implementation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 101679"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Silica-containing coatings for corrosion protection","authors":"Yue Yin ,&nbsp;Shuang Li ,&nbsp;Wenbo Wang ,&nbsp;Dongyuan Zhao ,&nbsp;Kun Lan ,&nbsp;Michael Rohwerder","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101659","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101659","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coatings represent one of the most widely employed strategies for mitigating metal corrosion, yet their long-term performance is often compromised by inherent structural defects and permeability to aggressive species. While traditional filler-reinforced coatings enhance barrier properties and pigmented coatings systems can additionally provide active protection, however, in an uncontrolled way, recent advances in smart materials have enabled the development of self-healing systems capable of providing active corrosion inhibition exactly when needed. This review comprehensively examines the multifaceted role of silica-based fillers—spanning pristine, modified, and container-type structures—in the design of high-performance corrosion protection coatings. We comprehensively analyze coating fabrication technologies, the barrier-enhancing mechanisms of silica fillers, and advanced strategies for synthesizing and functionalizing silica micro/nano-containers to achieve stimuli-responsive release. Special emphasis is placed on “gatekeeper” systems that enable on-demand, localized delivery of inhibitors in response to corrosion-related triggers. By integrating discussions on both physical barrier enhancement and active self-healing functionality, this work provides a unified perspective on silica-based coating design. Furthermore, we critically assess current challenges, including filler dispersion, release kinetics control, and scalability, and propose future research directions aimed at advancing the practical application of intelligent silica-containing coatings for extended metallic structure durability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 101659"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145995778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Amphiphilic surfaces: design, preparation, and applications","authors":"Lei Ding ,&nbsp;Huichao Jin ,&nbsp;Chao Chen ,&nbsp;Mohamed S. Selim ,&nbsp;Shimaa A. Higazy ,&nbsp;Wei Tian ,&nbsp;Limei Tian ,&nbsp;Luquan Ren","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Amphiphilic surfaces are a class of special material surfaces that can simultaneously “attract” water and “repel” water. The surface contains both hydrophilic regions capable of binding to water and hydrophobic regions that hardly bind to water. By precisely designing the chemical composition, distribution pattern, and microtopography of these two types of regions, amphiphilic surfaces can achieve precise regulation of the behavior of different substances at the interface, which is defined as their “multi-scale interfacial behavior regulation capability”. Unlike traditional homogeneous materials constrained by uniform wetting properties, these surfaces transcend classical Wenzel-Cassie theory limitations via thermodynamic interactions of polar/nonpolar groups. This enables extreme wetting states including superhydrophobicity, superhydrophilicity, anisotropic wetting, and dynamic switching responsive to light, heat, or pH. This review examines the historical development and nature-inspired design principles of amphiphilic surfaces, analyzes the applications and advantages of amphiphilic surface fabrication technologies across diverse fields, and discusses current challenges alongside future perspectives. Emerging research priorities focus on artificial intelligence-assisted molecular design, bio-based dynamic network construction, and quantum-confined domain effect exploration. Such advances will drive the evolution of adaptive, sustainable, and highly integrated amphiphilic systems, ultimately providing critical interfaces for strategic fields including flexible electronics, precision medicine, and green energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 101665"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146170039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancing sustainability: Eco-friendly materials for high-performance zinc-ion batteries","authors":"Fangbing Dong ,&nbsp;Yifan Li ,&nbsp;Qi Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhengran Wang ,&nbsp;Zhiwei Ni ,&nbsp;Yuan Li ,&nbsp;Baojuan Xi ,&nbsp;Shenglin Xiong ,&nbsp;Xuelei Tian ,&nbsp;Jinkui Feng","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101652","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101652","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have emerged as a promising alternative to lithium-ion systems, owing to the inherent safety and cost-effectiveness of Earth-abundant zinc reserves. However, the use of toxic heavy metals and hazardous organic electrolytes in mainstream ZIBs leads to cross-media contamination and ecosystem-wide bioaccumulation risks throughout the battery lifecycle. Various eco-friendly materials have been explored to tackle the critical challenges associated with ZIBs while promoting environmental sustainability and maintaining high performance, including sustainable anode materials, aqueous electrolytes, biomass additives, and natural mineral-based electrode coatings. Herein, this review systematically analyzes the application of eco-friendly materials in ZIBs from four key perspectives: cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator. Meanwhile, the challenges and future research directions for applying eco-friendly materials in ZIBs are evaluated. This review provides systematic insights into advancing ZIBs and related electrochemical energy storage technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 101652"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145975056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advances in the rational design of flexible Zn-Air batteries: Recent developments and future perspectives","authors":"Tao-Tao Li ,&nbsp;Bing-Chen Liu ,&nbsp;Yi-Meng Wu ,&nbsp;Peng-Fei Wang ,&nbsp;Zong-Lin Liu ,&nbsp;Jie Shu ,&nbsp;Shijie Feng ,&nbsp;Jiaming Zhang ,&nbsp;Ting-Feng Yi ,&nbsp;Qiaobao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101657","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101657","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flexible zinc-air batteries (FZABs) emerge as an ideal choice for next-generation wearable power sources due to their intrinsic safety, high theoretical energy density, robustness under mechanical deformation, and long-term operational stability. Despite significant advancements, balancing the structural flexibility required for wearable devices with outstanding electrochemical efficiency remains a critical challenge. The inherent trade-off between highly active catalysts and electrochemical kinetics, as well as interface compatibility issues in Zn anode design and electrolyte engineering, has forced researchers to adopt innovative approaches to achieve practical applications in portable electronic devices. Here, optimizing key components, integrating material design and interface regulation for Zn anodes, solid-state electrolytes, and air electrodes into a unified framework are systemically reviewed. The recent research progress is summarized from three dimensions: failure mechanism, basic electrochemical principle and multidimensional optimization strategy. The review emphasizes the interplay between different components and their impact on overall battery performance, proposing mechanism-driven synergistic design principles to guide the engineering of FZABs. Finally, some advisable suggestions and future directions in the field of FZABs are presented to provide strategic insights for translating research findings into real-world implementation. These guidelines aim to accelerate the transition of FZABs from proof-of-concept to reliable power sources for next-generation wearables.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 101657"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145995842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Soft lattice elasto-plasticity of halide perovskites: origin of multifunctionalities","authors":"Huiyi Zong ,&nbsp;Xinyao Zeng ,&nbsp;Zihui Liang ,&nbsp;Zhen Wang ,&nbsp;Xiangzhe Li ,&nbsp;Congcong Wu ,&nbsp;Dong Yang ,&nbsp;Xiaotian Li ,&nbsp;Huimin Wu ,&nbsp;Sixing Xiong ,&nbsp;Bed Poudel ,&nbsp;Gloria Zanotti ,&nbsp;Thomas M. Brown ,&nbsp;Shashank Priya ,&nbsp;Kai Wang ,&nbsp;Jin Qian","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101662","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As archetypal soft lattice materials, halide perovskites exhibit distinctive ‘soft lattice’ features such as ionically mediated deformation, liquid-like polaronic behavior, strong electron–phonon coupling, and anharmonic lattice vibrations, etc., collectively indicating a coexistence of mechanical plasticity (static strain) and elasticity (dynamic mechanical responses). However, a unified understanding of these behaviors and their implications for structure–function relationships remain insufficiently developed, particularly from a mechanics-informed perspective. This review reframes halide perovskites through the dual lens of spatial (static strain and plastic deformation) and temporal (dynamic strain and elastic response) mechanics. We systematically dissect the origins, manifestations, and effects of strain in halide perovskites across multiple scales, beginning with the fundamental mechanics and strain-property correlations. The review then differentiates static (plastic) and dynamic (elastic) strain regimes, examining their structural origins, measurable signatures, and implications for synthesis, performance, and stability—culminating in a forward-looking discussion of key challenges and emerging opportunities. By positioning strain as a generative and tunable dimension of material behavior, this work offers new insights into the design of adaptive, mechanically responsive optoelectronic material systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 101662"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146044837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}