# Diffusion-controlled reactions: an overview

Source: [Diffusion-controlled reactions: an overview](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa4aea1e209131ce94209a>)

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Data updated: 2025-10-25T08:03:46.249Z

Authors: Denis S. Grebenkov

Published: 2023-10-02T09:00:30.000Z

## Abstract

We review the milestones in the century-long development of the theory of diffusion-controlled reactions. Starting from the seminal work by von Smoluchowski who recognized the importance of diffusion in chemical reactions, we discuss perfect and imperfect surface reactions, their microscopic origins, and the underlying mathematical framework. Single-molecule reaction schemes, anomalous bulk diffusions, reversible binding/unbinding kinetics and many other extensions are presented. An alternative encounter-based approach to diffusion-controlled reactions is introduced, with emphasis on its advantages and potential applications. Some open problems and future perspectives are outlined.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.01002>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.01002.pdf>)