| Abstract: | The synthesis and basic photophysical characteristics of a novel green fluorescent polyvinylcarbazole polymer containing 4‐N,N‐dimethylaminoethyleneamino‐1,8‐naphthalimide side chains has been described. The ability to sense metal cations has been monitored by fluorescence emission spectroscopy. It is shown that the fluorescent intensity is very sensitive to the Fe2+ cations and the copolymer can be used as an homogeneous and heterogeneous fluorescent sensor for Fe2+ cations. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
