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Abstract Both the sluggish redox kinetics and severe polysulfide shuttling behavior hinders the commercialization of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery. To solve these obstacles, we design a cobalt sulfide nanoparticle-embedded flexible carbon nanofiber membrane (denoted as CoS 2 @NCF) as sulfiphilic functional interlayer materials. The hierarchically porous structure of carbon nanofiber is conducive to immobilizing sulfur species and facilitating lithium-ion penetration. Moreover, electrocatalytic CoS 2 nanoparticles can significantly enhance the catalytic effect, achieving favorable adsorption-diffusion-conversion interface of polysulfide. Combined with these synergistic features, the assembled Li–S cell with CoS 2 @NCF interlayer exhibited a great discharge capacity of 950.9 mAh g −1 with prolonged cycle lifespan at 1 C (maintained 648.1 mAh g −1 over 500 cycles). This multifunctional interlayer material used in this contribution provides an advanced route for developing high-energy-density Li–S battery.