Polymer-Based Fluorescent Probe

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer-based fluorescent probes have emerged as a transformative class of sensing materials, combining the advantageous features of polymeric systems, such as structural tunability, processability, enhanced stability and signal amplification, with the high sensitivity and rapid response of fluorescence-based detection. These probes are widely used in environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, food safety and chemical sensing for detecting a variety of analytes including metal ions, small organic molecules, gases and bioactive compounds.

This Special Issue showcases the latest advances in design, synthesis and applications, covering topics such as conjugated polymers, carbonized polymer dots, AIE-active polymers, stimuli-responsive probes, bioimaging, theranostics and point-of-care devices. Both original research and comprehensive reviews are welcome. By integrating multidisciplinary perspectives from polymer chemistry, materials science, analytical chemistry and biomedical engineering, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing fundamental understanding and practical deployment, while addressing challenges and future directions.

Dr. Mengli Liu
Dr. Binbin Chen
Guest Editors

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