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{"title":"Boron quantum dot powered anthracite-derived carbon anode achieving enhanced reaction kinetics and superior sodium storage capability†","authors":"Junzhe Zhang, Xinlong Hu, Danfeng Zhang, Hongming Zhao, Liyong Wang, Yan-Bing He and Huiqi Wang","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00981A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00981A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Low-cost and mass-produced anthracite is used herein as a carbon precursor to prepare a carbon anode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) through NaOH activation and a one-step carbonization process. To enhance the reaction kinetics and boost the sodium storage capability of anthracite-derived carbon (AC), boron quantum dots (BQDs) were fabricated and incorporated into the AC framework through simple freeze-drying of the mixtures with BQDs and AC and an annealing process. The electron-deficient properties of quantum-sized boron endow the AC framework with outstanding electrochemical performance. The ordered and disordered mixed structure of the AC framework provides more active sites for ion insertion and extraction, thus increasing capacity and improving the diffusion and transfer of both ions and charges. The boron solid-solution phases, such as BC<small>₃</small>, BC<small>₂</small>O and BCO<small>₂</small>, formed within the AC framework make it easier to store and release sodium ions, thereby achieving efficient sodium-ion adsorption and desorption during the charge–discharge process. Thus, the as-prepared BQDs/AC-1300 anode exhibits a high initial discharge capacity of 568.2 mA h g<small>⁻¹</small> at 25 mA g<small>⁻¹</small>, a large reversible capacity of 287.5 mA h g<small>⁻¹</small> at 50 mA g<small>⁻¹</small>, and superior long-term cycling stability of 89.8 mA h g<small>⁻¹</small> at 1000 mA g<small>⁻¹</small> over 1000 cycles. Galvanostatic intermittent titration analysis indicates that boron electron deficiencies create more ion adsorption sites and boost the pseudocapacitive charge storage capability, exhibiting remarkable charge transfer kinetics between sodium and active materials. The protocol for powering an anthracite-based anode by embedding BQDs should inspire far-ranging investigations into boron-based advanced battery systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 4","pages":" 628-637"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"NIR AIE luminogens for primary and metastasis tumor imaging and tracking applications†","authors":"Yujiao Zhu, Yuhang Zeng, Huimin Liu, Yuting Yin, Bin Chen and Rong Hu","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00943F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00943F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Modern lifestyle changes, including irregular diets and late-night activities, have contributed to a significant rise in cancer rates, particularly among younger demographics, highlighting the pressing need for early detection and treatment. Fluorescence imaging techniques play a crucial role in tumor diagnosis, yet traditional organic fluorescent materials suffer from limitations such as poor photostability and fluorescence quenching in aggregates. This paper introduces the design and synthesis of four aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecules with near-infrared I emission, which are aimed at overcoming fluorescence quenching in the molecular aggregation state. The photophysical properties of these molecules (<strong>BTA-TT</strong>, <strong>BTA-TTM</strong>, <strong>BTA-FT</strong>, and <strong>BTA-FTM</strong>) were investigated and they exhibited TICT and AIE behaviors in varying water fractions, along with notably large Stokes shifts. <em>In vitro</em> imaging of the four molecules successfully imaged lysosomes within 4T1 cells and they displayed minimal dark toxicity. Moreover, these AIEgens exhibited excellent anti-photobleaching properties, which were superior to those of commercial dyes. In addition, <strong>BTA-FTM</strong> nanoparticles coated with PEG-2000 showed biosafety and enabled tumor imaging in mice for 59 hours, revealing the tumor metastases in the heart and lungs of mice. This research contributes to the development of novel near-infrared molecules for advanced diagnostic applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 3","pages":" 520-529"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143107652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dual-mode regulation of microbial cell membrane permeability for an enhanced microbial cuproptosis-like death pathway†","authors":"Tao Li, Ji Zhang, Boran Wen, Yuheng Wu, Fengyuan Che and Yingshu Guo","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00935E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00935E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Antibiotics are vital for treating microbial infections, but their overuse has led to antibiotic resistance, necessitating new antimicrobial strategies. Nanomaterials with antimicrobial properties were an alternative, like our designed nano-platform CPHG, which consists of PEI-modified graphene oxide and hyaluronic acid-coated copper ion chelated polydopamine. It could affect microbial metabolic activities through mild photothermal stimulation. Additionally, using the sharp, flake-like structure of graphene oxide, this structure could physically disrupt the microbial cell membrane, and change the membrane's permeability, which in turn further enhanced the permeability of the microbial membrane. Membrane damage caused by dual pathways could increase the permeability of the microbial membrane, promoting its absorption of copper ions. The efficiency of photothermal conversion was increased by incorporating copper ions. It also depleted the GSH within microbes, causing lipid peroxidation. Additionally, it induced a toxic stress response in proteins, leading to cuproptosis-like cell death. The CPHG effectively accomplished swift wound recovery in a <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>-infected murine wound model. Furthermore, the application of this strategy to <em>Escherichia coli</em> and <em>Candida albicans</em> has also demonstrated excellent antibacterial effects. Hence, CPHG demonstrated promising capabilities in exhibiting wide-range antibacterial efficacy and provided a new approach to addressing the issue of antibiotic resistance. Its unique antimicrobial mechanism reduced the risk of microorganisms developing resistance, offering a new direction for future antimicrobial treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 4","pages":" 618-627"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An overview of physical and chemical long-range phenomena governed by Friedel oscillations: a bridge between physics and chemistry","authors":"Alexandra Siklitskaya, Tomasz Bednarek, James Pogrebetsky and Adam Kubas","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00766B","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00766B","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Friedel oscillations (FOs) are quantum mechanical phenomena observed as oscillatory variations in electron density due to the presence of impurity or defect in a medium containing electron gas. FOs profoundly influence surface properties, including the ordering of adsorbates and surface-mediated interactions crucial for catalytic activity. We delve into both experimental and theoretical aspects of FOs, organizing our discussion around the physicochemical systems of interest, the decay pattern, wavelength, and amplitude of FOs caused by different perturbations. Additionally, we present a systematic derivation of perturbed charge density distributions in one-, two-, and three-dimensional systems and establish a conceptual link between FOs, electron delocalization, and the mesomeric effect, using the electron delocalization range function (EDR), offering insights into the reactivity of molecules featuring conjugated bonds. Finally, we propose an effective way to extend the analytical approach native to solid-state physics to describe charge oscillations in cumulenes and polyynes.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 4","pages":" 541-579"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/qm/d4qm00766b?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Synthesis of a novel broadband near-infrared fluoride phosphor with nearly 100% internal quantum efficiency using a cationic substitution strategy†","authors":"Tao Hu, Zixuan Wu, Wei Lv, Yan Gao, Qingguang Zeng, Yayun Zhou and Xinxin Han","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00886C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00886C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Broadband near-infrared (NIR) phosphors are essential for assembling portable NIR light sources. However, the development of efficient and stable broadband NIR phosphors remains a major challenge. This work designed an ultra-high efficient NIR-emitting Cs<small>₂</small>KSc<small>_0.83</small>Ga<small>_0.1</small>F<small>₆</small>:0.07Cr<small>³⁺</small> phosphor by substituting Sc<small>³⁺</small> with a Ga<small>³⁺</small> ion. This cationic substitution strategy enables the internal quantum efficiency of NIR emission to reach a staggering high of 98.56%, almost 100%, along with excellent thermal quenching resistance (<em>I</em><small>_423K</small> = 62.4%). The Ga<small>³⁺</small> → Sc<small>³⁺</small> replacement lowers the local site symmetry and overcomes the parity selection rule, rendering the electronic transitions with much larger oscillator strength and thus improved optical properties. The NIR phosphor conversion light emitting diode (pc-LED) based on Cs<small>₂</small>KSc<small>_0.83</small>Ga<small>_0.1</small>F<small>₆</small>:0.07Cr<small>³⁺</small> demonstrated a premium photoelectric conversion efficiency of 31.46% at 40 mA. The potential of the pc-LED as a light source for night vision and anti-counterfeiting has also been demonstrated. These results highlight the phosphor's performance improvement <em>via</em> a cationic substitution strategy and demonstrate the practical application potential of the broadband Cr<small>³⁺</small>-based NIR phosphor in the design of high-efficiency devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 4","pages":" 608-617"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Releasing trapped excitons in 2D perovskites via pressure annealing: a cooperative interplay between lattice strain and the electronic structure†","authors":"Andre L. M. Freitas, Naidel A. M. S. Caturello, Aryane Tofanello, Ulisses F. Kaneko, Lucas E. Correa, Ricardo D. dos Reis, Fabio F. Ferreira, Gustavo M. Dalpian and Jose A. Souza","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00780H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00780H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Characteristic photon emissions in low-dimensional hybrid perovskites are strongly related to inherent distortions in the crystal lattice. These cooperative distortions, influenced by organic spacers and the confined BX<small>₆</small> octahedral arrangement, allow for the manipulation and control of the emitted photon energy and its nature. Herein, we observed a complex dynamic where photon emissions at both low and high energies emerge, depending on octahedral distortion and the application of hydrostatic pressure. Our results demonstrated that samples featuring different octahedral sizes and distortions but having a common organic spacer (BA<small>₂</small>MAPb<small>₂</small>Br<small>₇</small> and BA<small>₂</small>MAPb<small>₂</small>I<small>₇</small>) showed low-energy photon emission attributed to self-trapped excitons (STEs), which can be tuned towards free exciton (FE) states through pressure annealing. Experimental and theoretical results revealed that octahedral distortions in 2D perovskites played a crucial role in controlling emission, disclosing their complex structure and electronic relationship.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 3","pages":" 507-519"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143107651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regioisomeric manipulation of AIE-active photosensitizers towards multidrug-resistant bacterial eradication†","authors":"Meiliang Zhi, Tun Sun, Deliang Wang, Qiying Zeng, Ying Li, Xiang Su, Xing Feng and Ben Zhong Tang","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00908H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00908H","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infection is currently one of the pressing threats to human health globally. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) based on AIE-active photosensitizers (PSs) has garnered significant attention as a competitive and promising alternative for microbial elimination because of its noninvasiveness, photoswitchable controllability, and minimal drug resistance. The existing molecular engineering strategies prevailingly focus on the tuning of donor/π bridges and/or peripheral rotors. However, the regional tuning of a positively charged center, as a critical point of photosensitizers (PSs), is of great meaning but still remains rarely reported. Herein, we tactfully developed two benzoquinolizinium-based regioisomeric PSs, <strong>TPA-BQZ-1</strong> and <strong>TPA-BQZ-2</strong>, with differently located positive charge centers. The targeted regioisomers could be obtained through a one-step facile strategy with superior step- and atom-economy, in contrast to the widely developed linear-shaped D–π–A type antibacterial PSs, which require stepwise sequential binding of different functional segments <em>via</em> multi-step coupling reactions. The distinctive molecular structures endowed <strong>TPA-BQZ-1</strong> and <strong>TPA-BQZ-2</strong> with typical AIE features and high-efficiency ROS output ability by both type I and type II pathways. Both regioisomeric PSs could achieve effective MDR bacterial eradication yet dominated by different pathways, highlighting the critical role of the positively charged position in antibacterial PSs. By comparison, the antibacterial performance of <strong>TPA-BQZ-1</strong> is dominated by phototoxicity. Conversely, the intrinsic dark toxicity of <strong>TPA-BQZ-2</strong> exerted a great influence on the antibacterial efficiency, maybe stemming from the strong membrane interaction and the resulting membrane permeability. This study demonstrates an ingenious regioisomeric engineering strategy and offers useful guidance for the development of advanced antibacterial agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 3","pages":" 496-506"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143107469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regulated dual defects of ligand defects and lattice defects in UIO-66 for ultra-trace simultaneous detection and removal of heavy metal ions†","authors":"Dahui An, Shan Jin, Junhua Zheng, Mubai Liao and Long Chen","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00920G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00920G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Exploring multifunctional absorbents for the concurrent detection and elimination of heavy metal ions (HMIs) presents a significant challenge. In this study, dual defective bimetallic metal–organic framework materials (D-D-UIO-66) are synthesized by the solvothermal method. The incorporation of an acid and Ce<small>³⁺</small> simultaneously introduces ligand defects and lattice defects, which provides a massive defective synergistic effect to enhance the intrinsic properties of D-D-UIO-66. D-D-UIO-66 can simultaneously detect Pb(<small>II</small>), Cd(<small>II</small>), Hg(<small>II</small>), and Cu(<small>II</small>), exhibiting high sensitivities of 15.209, 10.092, 2.829, and 1.347 μA μM<small>⁻¹</small>, respectively. D-D-UIO-66 also demonstrate excellent stability and anti-interference capabilities, and it has been effectively applied in real water environments. On the other hand, D-D-UIO-66 can remove Pb(<small>II</small>) from the water environment and achieve a maximum adsorption of 667.04 mg g<small>⁻¹</small>. The mechanisms behind the electrochemical detection and adsorption activities of D-D-UIO-66 are explored, which reveal that the synergistic interplay between distinct defects enhances the electronic microstructure, consequently boosting both electrochemical detection and adsorption capabilities. This study presents a strategy for multifunctional adsorbents, advancing the understanding of defect engineering and its influence on the fundamental mechanisms of material behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 2","pages":" 308-317"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142976290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A noble-metal-free electrocatalytic system for direct synthesis of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl solids in aqueous solution†","authors":"Tianyu Shao, Jialu Li, Chao Wang and Ren Su","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00867G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00867G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The α,β-unsaturated carbonyls are important precursors in pharmaceuticals, plastics, and lubricants. While traditional condensation of aldehydes and ketones requires extensive separation due to unwanted self-condensation of carbonyls, oxidative condensation of alcohols requires organic solvents and costly homogeneous catalysts. Electrochemical oxidative condensation of alcohols provides an alternative solution for the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated carbonyls, yet the performance needs to be enhanced for practical applications. Here, we present a two-electrode system for oxidative condensation of alcohols in aqueous KOH electrolyte, which enables direct synthesis and collection of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl solids under ambient conditions using low-cost electrocatalysts. The anode is a calcined NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH), which promotes the oxidation of alcohols and avoids the oxygen evolution reaction from water oxidation at a low bias. The cathode is a CuFe-LDH that displays a decent HER performance and avoids the hydrogenation of the generated product. Additionally, the basic electrolyte accelerates the condensation of carbonyl intermediates into corresponding α,β-unsaturated carbonyl solids. The system only requires a voltage of 1.6 V for the synthesis of a variety of α,β-unsaturated carbonyls, rendering it a promising solution for sustainable synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 3","pages":" 460-467"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143107454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Hydrogen bond locks” promoted exciton dissociation and carrier separation in copolymers for enhancing uranyl photoreduction†","authors":"Yiping Liu, Mei Xu, Mengxiong Lin, Maomao Zhao, Guihong Wu, Fangru Song, Yan Liu, Chengrong Zhang, Fengtao Yu and Jianding Qiu","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00869C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00869C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Achieving uranyl photoreduction using copolymers with low exciton binding energy (<em>E</em><small>_b</small>) from radioactive wastewater holds great promise, but is extremely challenging. Side chain engineering offers more opportunities for developing new copolymers with lower <em>E</em><small>_b</small>. However, the introduction of side chains is not completely “painless” and often leads to molecular skeleton distortions, which significantly reduce photocatalytic activity. Herein, a promising strategy is employed to balance the twisted structures by enabling “hydrogen bond locks” on the side chains, thereby promoting exciton dissociation and enhancing uranyl photoreduction. As a proof of concept, two conjugated polymers with identical poly(benzene-benzothiadiazole) backbones but different side chains (methyl and methoxy) on the benzene ring are investigated. These variations in side chains greatly impact the optical gap, electronic structure, and exciton dissociation of the polymers. Through the intramolecular noncovalent O⋯H interactions between the oxygen atoms in methoxy groups and the adjacent hydrogen atoms in benzothiadiazole units, the methoxy functionalized copolymer (CP-OMe) with minimized <em>E</em><small>_b</small> exhibits an exceptional uranium extraction capacity of 946.5 mg g<small>⁻¹</small> without adding any sacrificial agent, surpassing those of most currently reported polymers.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 3","pages":" 468-479"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143107455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}