Hydrogen polysulfides (H₂S_n, n > 1) are gaining much research interest due to their involvement in signaling and cytoprotection. The present review highlights recent advances in the design of fluorescent probes for the detection of H₂S_n along with the fundamental challenges and future prospects in this field.

A naphthalimide-based solid state luminescent probe has been designed and synthesized for the detection of Al³⁺ ions in solution as well as in the solid state with its versatile applications as materials and as a bio-imaging tool for the detection of Al³⁺ ions under in vitro and in vivo milieu.