Greening internet of things for greener and smarter cities: a survey and future prospects

S. H. Alsamhi (), Ou Ma (), Mohd. Samar Ansari () and Qingliang Meng ()
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S. H. Alsamhi: Tsinghua University
Ou Ma: University of Cincinnati
Mohd. Samar Ansari: Athlone Institute of Technology
Qingliang Meng: Tsinghua University

Telecommunication Systems: Modelling, Analysis, Design and Management, 2019, vol. 72, issue 4, No 8, 609-632

Abstract: Abstract Tremendous technological developments in the field of internet of things (IoT) have changed the way we live and work. Although the numerous advantages of IoT are enriching our society, it should be reminded that the IoT also contributes to toxic pollution, consumes energy and generates e-waste. These persistent issues place new stress on the smart world and environments. To enhance the benefits and reduce the harmful effects of IoT, there is an increasingly desired to move towards green IoT. Green IoT is seen as the environmentally friendly future of IoT. Therefore, it is necessary to put different desired measures to conserve environmental resources, reduce carbon footprints and promote efficient techniques for energy usage. It is the reason for moving towards green IoT, where the machines, sensors, communications, clouds, and internet operate in synergy towards the common goal of increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. This work presents a thorough survey of the current ongoing research and potential technologies of green IoT with an intention to provide some directions for future green IoT research.

Keywords: Internet of things; Efficient energy; Green ICT technologies; Green internet of things; Green communication network; Pollutions; CO2 emissions; Drone (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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