“…Similarly, Ma et al investigated Ni-MOF with different morphologies, such as nanowires, neurons, and urchins, and found that the Ni-MOF nanowires require ∼0.8 V ( vs Ag/AgCl) to obtain a current density of 160 mA cm –2 . Thus, based on the previous studies, the nickel-based materials’ electrocatalytic behavior is well understood, making them ideal candidates for UOR. , However, there is still sluggish kinetics of UOR at the anodic area owing to the multielectron transfer and multiple gas adsorption/desorption procedures. − To address this key issue, the coordination of high surface area and conductive materials are considered beneficial for expanding the electrochemically active surface area. − The bioderived carbon-doped nickel can provide the electrochemically active high surface area and conductivity in the material selection, resulting in efficient substrates . Innovations with UOR from organic and bioderived compounds have yielded substantial improvements in energy production efficiency. , …”