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Here, we propose a step\u2010targeted tandem catalysis strategy that integrates atomically dispersed Fe\u2010N\n                    <jats:sub>4<\/jats:sub>\n                    sites with polar ZrO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    nanodomains within a conductive carbon host to precisely regulate the rate\u2010determining sulfur conversion cascade. Density functional theory reveals a step\u2010specific catalytic sequence, in which Fe\u2010N\n                    <jats:sub>4<\/jats:sub>\n                    preferentially lowers the activation barrier for Na\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S\n                    <jats:sub>4<\/jats:sub>\n                    \u2192Na\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    conversion, while ZrO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    thermodynamically drives the subsequent Na\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    \u2192Na\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S step. Their electronic coupling creates a continuous activation landscape that accelerates the entire solid\u2010solid reaction cascade. Experimental kinetic analyses corroborate this mechanism, showing reduced polarization, enhanced surface\u2010controlled kinetics, and mitigated transport limitations. As a result, the tandem\u2010catalyzed Na\u2500S cathode delivers an initial capacity of 1408\u00a0mAh g\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    , ultralong cycling stability over 10\u00a0000 cycles at a high current density of 5\u00a0A g\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    , and robust operation at \u221220\u00b0C. This work establishes tandem catalysis as an effective design paradigm for precisely regulating multistep sulfur conversion reactions in Na\u2500S batteries.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/anie.3876577","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,30]],"date-time":"2026-06-30T07:50:04Z","timestamp":1782805804000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Tandem Catalysis Overcomes the Rate\u2010Determining Sulfur Conversion Cascade in Na\u2500S Batteries"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"65","author":[{"given":"Xin","family":"Li","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Center of Advanced Electrochemical Energy Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Chongqing University  Chongqing P. R. 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