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  • Luminescent materials are crucial, with Nobel Prizes recognizing advances in fluorescent proteins and imaging.
  • Fluorescent polymers (FPs) offer diverse applications, including probes, sensors, and drug delivery systems.
  • Two main types of FPs exist: those with fluorophores in their structure and aggregation-induced emission (AIE) FPs.

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  • To review significant advancements in fluorescent polymers (FPs) over the past six years.
  • To compare traditional FPs with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) FPs.
  • To discuss the future challenges and opportunities in FP research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on fluorescent polymers.
  • Analysis of two main categories: polymers with integrated fluorophores and AIE FPs.
  • Synthesis of a forward-looking perspective on FP innovation.

Main Results:

  • Polymers with integrated fluorophores offer tunable structures and low detection limits.
  • AIE FPs exhibit unique fluorescence based on aggregation state, with enhanced properties over small molecules.
  • Despite advantages like high emission efficiency and processability, AIE polymers are under-explored.

Conclusions:

  • Fluorescent polymers, particularly AIE FPs, represent a promising area for materials innovation.
  • Further research into AIE polymers is warranted to leverage their superior properties.
  • Advancements in FPs can drive future innovations in sensing, imaging, and beyond.