Ghaleb Oriquat, Maryam Saleem Mohammed Ali, Amina Dawood Suleman, Maharshikumar B. Shukla, Rekha M M, C. P. Surya, Priyanka Sharma, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Hadi Noorizadeh
, and dichromate) are highlighted, with particular focus on dual-function detection-remediation strategies and versatile platforms. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives toward innovative platforms for environmental monitoring are outlined, underscoring the potential of MQDs for next-generation environmental and earth science applications.