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In recent years and following the progress made in lithium-ion battery technology, substantial efforts have been devoted to developing practical lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries for next-generation commercial energy storage devices. The practical application of Li-S batteries is still limited by dramatically reduced capacities, cycling instabilities, and safety issues arising from flammable components. In this study, we designed and fabricated a flame-retardant, multifunctional interlayer which integrated electroconductive networks, lithium polysulfide (LiPS) traps and catalysts to significantly elevate the electrochemical performance and safety of pristine Li-S batteries. The LiPS adsorptive polymer polyimide (PI) constrains polysulfides to the cathode region and effectively suppresses the shuttle effect. Coralloid PI/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MCNT) compounds provide plentiful reaction sites for active materials. The catalytic Ni on the metal skeleton surface notably promotes Li |