Multicomponent Polymerization for π‐Conjugated Polymers

Structurally complex π‐conjugated polymers hold great promise as key components in sensor and electronic devices; however, their syntheses have not been a trivial task. From a synthetic efficiency perspective, it would be more attractive to access these materials using convenient and efficient methods from simple building blocks. One such synthetic tool, multicomponent polymerization, can accommodate modularity and provide highly efficient syntheses. This feature article outlines several multicomponent polymerization strategies for the synthesis of various π‐conjugated polymers, which are classified based upon how the monomers are aligned during polymerization. Additionally, the challenges and outlooks of this field are highlighted and discussed. This feature article outlines recent advancement of multicomponent polymerizations for the synthesis of π‐conjugated polymers, which are classified based upon the monomer alignment during polymerization. Challenges and outlook of this field are also provided.