Call for chemists to stop ignoring quantum tunnelling

Quantum tunnelling - a new parameter for designing reactions?

Source: Physics Reimagined

Deeper insights into reactions and how to build artificial enzymes could await those who come to terms with quantum phenomenon

When chemists talk about what drives their reactions, they tend to mention reaction rates, atomic movement and energy barriers. However, some researchers claim more attention should be paid to a phenomenon that often goes unnoticed in organic reactions: quantum tunnelling.