“…It is interesting to note that the use of calix[4]resorcinarenes as macrocyclic molecules for ion or molecule recognition can contribute significantly in this field of toxic metals removal. Calix[4]resorcinarenes, commonly known as resorcinarenes, are obtained from the condensation reaction of resorcinol with different aldehydes in acid solutions [ 12 , 13 ], and they can be modified with various substituents on their upper rim in order to provide specific functionality and selectivity [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Calix[4]resorcinarenes have been widely used in numerous applications, such as sensors [ 17 , 18 ], catalysis [ 19 ], dendrimer synthesis [ 20 , 21 ], dyeing of fibers [ 22 , 23 ], NMR solvating agents [ 24 , 25 ], heavy metal complexes for water purification [ 26 , 27 ], and chemical separations by modification of multiple surface types [ 28 , 29 ].…”