已发表论文25篇，包括JACS 1篇，Angew 2篇；
论文他引次数超过1900次，单篇论文最高引用次数超过390次（数据来自ISI Web of Science；截止2023年12月23日）；H-index = 18.
25. Oxidative Nickel-Catalyzed ortho-C−H Amination of (Iso)quinolines with Alicyclic Amines Directed by a Sacrificial N‑Oxide Group, Weiqi Zhu, Wei Min, Yanrui Wang, Guo Wang, Jianchun Wang, Honghua Rao*, Org. Lett. 2024, 26(4), 912-916.
24. Selective Phosphoranation of Unactivated Alkynes with Phosphonium Cation To Achieve Isoquinoline Synthesis，Hong Cui, Jinku Bai, Tianyu Ai, Ye Zhan, Guanzhong Li, Honghua Rao*, Org. Lett. 2021, 23(10), 4023-4028.
23. Formation of Methylene Linkage for N-Heterocycles: Sequential C–H and C–O Bond Functionalization of Methanol with Cosolvent Water, Na Li, Jinku Bai, Xiaolin Zheng, Honghua Rao*, J. Org. Chem. 2019, 84(11), 6928-6939.
22. Copper-Catalyzed Dehydrogenative C(sp2)-N Bond Formation via Direct Oxidative Activation of an Anilidic N-H Bond: Synthesis of Benzoimidazol[1,2-a]indoles, Xiaoxia Wang, Na Li, Zhongfeng Li, Honghua Rao*, J. Org. Chem. 2017, 82(19), 10158-10166.
21. Iron-Catalyzed Dehydrogenative sp3-sp2 Coupling via Direct Oxidative C-H Activation of Acetonitrile, Huimin Su, Luyao Wang, Honghua Rao*, Hao Xu*, Org. Lett. 2017, 19(9), 2226-2229.
20. Silver-Catalyzed Intramolecular C-2 Selective Acylation of Indoles with Aldehydes: an Atom-Economical Entry to Indole-Indolone Scaffolds, Xiaoxia Wang, Zhongfeng Li, Shengli Cao, Honghua Rao*, Adv. Synth. Catal. 2016, 358(13), 2059-2065.
19. Metal-free Catalytic Cascade to Chromones: Direct Coupling of Salicylaldehydes and Activated Alkynes Triggered by Aryloxyl Radicals, Ping Wang, Zhongfeng Li, Shengli Cao, Honghua Rao*, RSC Adv. 2015, 5(129), 106350-106354.
18. K2S2O8/Arenesulfinate:an Unprecedented Thiolating System Enabling Selective Sulfenylation of Indoles under Metal-Free Conditions, Honghua Rao*, Ping Wang, Jianchun Wang, Zhongfeng Li, Xinzhan Sun, Shengli Cao, RSC Adv. 2014, 4(90), 49165-49169.
17. Tetra-n-butylammonium Bromide: A Simple but Efficient Organocatalyst for Alcohol Oxidation under Mild Conditions, Xinyi Ma, Zhongfeng Li, Feijie Liu, Shengli Cao, Honghua Rao*, Adv. Synth. Catal. 2014, 356(8), 1741-1746.
16. Metal-Free Oxidative Coupling: Xanthone Formation via Direct Annulation of 2-Aryloxybenzaldehyde using Tetrabutylammonium Bromide as a Promoter in Aqueous Medium, Honghua Rao*, Xinyi Ma, Qianzi Liu, Zhongfeng Li, Shengli Cao, Chao-Jun Li*, Adv. Synth.Catal. 2013, 355(11-12), 2191-2196.
Before Independent Research:
15. Honghua Rao, Ping Wang, Chao-Jun Li*, Visible-Light-Triggered Direct Benzoyloxylation of Electron-Rich Arenes at Room Temperature without Chelation Assistance, Eur.J. Org. Chem. 2012, 6503-6507.
14. Ping Wang, Honghua Rao, Feng Zhou, Ruimao Hua, Chao-Jun Li*, Ruthenium-Catalyzed Aldehyde Functionality Reshuffle: Selective Synthesis of E-2-Arylcinnamaldehydes from E-β-Bromostyrenesand Aryl Aldehydes, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134, 16468-16471. (Highlighted by Synfacts: 2012, 12(8), 1344.)
13. Ping Wang, Honghua Rao, Ruimao Hua, Chao-Jun Li*, Rhodium-Catalyzed Xanthone Formation from 2-Aryloxybenzaldehydes via Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling (CDC), Org. Lett. 2012, 14, 902-905.
12. Shiqing Xu, Ching-Tien Lee, Honghua Rao, Ei-ichi Negishi*, Highly(≥98%) Stereo- and Regioselective Trisubstituted Alkene Synthesis of Wide Applicability via 1-Halo-1-alkyne Hydroboration–Tandem Negishi-Suzuki Coupling or Organoborate Migratory Insertion Protocol, Adv.Synth. Catal. 2011, 353(16), 2981-2987.
11. HonghuaRao, Chao-Jun Li*, Rearrangement of 2-Aryloxybenzaldehydes to 2-Hydroxybenzophenones by Rhodium-Catalyzed Cleavage of Aryloxy C-O Bonds, Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2011, 50, 8936-8939.
10. Honghua Rao, Luo Yang, Qi Shuai, Chao-Jun Li*, Rhodium-Catalyzed Aerobic Coupling between Aldehydes and Arylsulfinic Acid Salts: A Novel Synthesis of Aryl Ketones, Adv.Synth. Catal. 2011, 353, 1701-1706.
9. Jing Liu, Xianya Zhou, Honghua Rao, Fuhong Xiao, Chao-Jun Li, Guo-Jun Deng*, Direct Synthesis of Aryl Ketones by Palladium-Catalyzed Desulfinative Addition of Sodium Sulfinates to Nitriles, Chem. Eur. J. 2011, 17(29), 7996-7999.
8. Honghua Rao, Hua Fu*, Copper-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions, Synlett 2011, 745-769. (Invited Review)
7. Ei-ichi Negishi*, Tomas Tobrman, HonghuaRao, Shiqing Xu, Ching-Tien Lee, Highly(≥98%) Selective Trisubstituted Alkene Synthesis of Wide Applicability via Fluoride-Promoted Pd-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Alkenylboranes, Isr. J. Chem. 2010, 50(5+6),696-701.
6. Ei-ichi Negishi*, Guangwei Wang, Honghua Rao, Zhaoqing Xu, Alkyne Elementometalation-Pd-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling. Toward Synthesis of All Concervable Types of Acyclic Alkenes in High Yields, Efficiently, Selectively, Economically, and Safely: “Green” Way, J. Org.Chem. 2010, 75, 3151-3182. (InvitedReview)
5. Honghua Rao, Hua Fu*, Yuyang Jiang, Yufen Zhao, Highly Efficient Copper-Catalyzed Synthesis of Internal Alkynes via Aerobic Oxidative Arylation of Terminal Alkynes, Adv. Synth. Catal. 2010, 352, 458-462.
4. HonghuaRao, Hua Fu*, Yuyang Jiang, Yufen Zhao, Easy Copper-Catalyzed Synthesis of Primary Aromatic Amines by Coupling Aromatic Boronic Acids with Aqueous Ammonia at Room Temperature, Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2009, 48, 1114-1116. (Selected as “Hot Paper”; Highlighted by Synfacts: 2009(4), 0433.)
3. Xun Guo, Honghua Rao, Hua Fu*, Yuyang Jiang, Yufen Zhao, An Inexpensive and Efficient Copper Catalyst for N-Arylation of Amines, Amides and Nitrogen-Containing Heterocycles, Adv. Synth. Catal. 2006, 348, 2197-2202.
2. Honghua Rao, Ying Jin, Hua Fu*, Yuyang Jiang, Yufen Zhao, A Versatile and Efficient Ligand for Copper-Catalyzed Formation of C-N, C-O, and P-C Bonds:Pyrrolidine-2-Phosphonic Acid Phenyl Monoester, Chem. Eur. J. 2006, 12, 3636-3646. (Listed as the 13th top cited papers published in Chem. Eur. J. during 2006-2007: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/26293/home/2111_mostcited.html.)
1. Honghua Rao, Hua Fu*, Yuyang Jiang, Yufen Zhao, Copper-Catalyzed Arylation of Amines Using Diphenyl Pyrrolidine-2-Phosphonate as the New Ligand, J. Org. Chem. 2005, 70, 8107-8109.
