研究兴趣：天然产物的改造与应用，高附加值化学品和药物中间体的人工生物合成途径构建

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1. Y. Zhang, M.Z. Xia, M. Li, Q. Ping, Z.B. Yuan, X.Z. Liu, H.M. Yin, S.P. Huang, Y.J. Rao*, Energy-Transfer-Mediated Photocatalysis by a Bioinspired Organic Perylenephotosensitizer HiBRCP, J Org Chem, 86 (2021) 15284-15297.

2. L.S. Lu, Y. Zhang, Z.B. Yuan, J.Y. Xu, M. Li, Y.W. Wu, L.J. Wang, S.P. Huang, Y.J. Rao*, Easily fabricated HARCP/HAp photocatalyst for efficient and fast removal of tetracycline under natural sunlight, Chem Eng J, 412 (2021).

3. M. Li, J. Li, B.D. Guo, X.Z. Liu, Z.B. Yuan, Y.W. Wu, H.M. Yin, S.P. Huang, Y. Zhang, Y.J. Rao*, Discovery and characterization of a novel perylenephotoreductant for the activation of aryl halides, J Catal, 399 (2021) 111-120.

4. Y. Zhang, J.L. Lou, M. Li, Z.B. Yuan, Y.J. Rao*, Emodin as a novel organic photocatalyst for selective oxidation of sulfides under mild conditions, Rsc Adv, 10 (2020) 19747-19750.