Hierarchical NiCo2O4/CuO-C nanocomposite derived from copper-based metal organic framework and Ni/Co hydroxides: Excellent electrocatalytic activity towards methanol oxidation

•Cu-MOF (HKUST-1) was prepared and used as an efficient platform for the growth of NiCo2O4.•CuO-C/NiCo2O4 nanocomposite was synthesized by calcination at 350 °C.•Electrocatalytic activity of CuO-C/NiCo2O4 was studied towards methanol oxidation.•It showed excellent catalytic activity, poisoning tolerance and stability.