Manganese‐modified metal nanoparticle catalysts for syngas to C2+‐ oxygenates

Syngas to oxygenates, in particular to alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms (i.e. C2+‐oxygenates), is one of the important research subjects in syngas conversion. The key to this process is a design and synthesis of efficient catalysts. Metal nanoparticle catalysts such as Rh‐based and Co‐based catalysts in the presence of Mn promoter are popular candidates for the syngas to C2+‐oxygenates, where the Mn effectively optimizes the dispersion of metal species and significantly influences the C‐O dissociation and *CO insertion activity, thereby enhancing the yield of C2+‐oxygenates. In this review, the mechanism on the formation of C2+‐oxygenates from syngas was briefly discussed, typical examples were highlighted, design of efficient RhMn‐based and CoMn‐based catalysts for enhancing the C2+‐oxygenates yields was summarized, and the perspectives and challenges for catalyst design in this area was suggested.