Fig. 1.

Newsflash Chart of Semiconducting Polymer Dots. Progression and future of semiconducting polymer dots within and beyond the optical properties and toward the expanded applications in analytical testing and biomedical imaging. Starting from the preparation process, the wide application of visual signals in inspection, sensing, labeling probes, drug carriers, and other fields is elaborated, and the advantages and limitations of Pdots in optical properties, versatility, biocompatibility, and microenvironment adaptability are explained. Progression and future of Pdots within and beyond the optical properties and toward the expanded applications in analytical testing and biomedical imaging.