Design of a Modular‐Based Fluorescent Conjugated Polymer for Selective Sensing

Sensitive and selective, a modular-based fluorescent polymer combines a rigid electron-conducting block (see picture; B) with a flexible binding block (A). The monopyridyl group of the coordinating module has a great affinity for PdII ions and selectively binds them through self-assembly. Thus, the fluorescent conjugated polymer may be used for sensing PdII ions.