A review of green and sustainable wireless sensor networks: challenges, solutions, and future directions

Rahul Gautam¹^✉, Pramod Kumar², Sumit Kumar Saini³, and Ajay Kumar⁴

Department of Computer Application, Shri Ram College, Muzaffarnagar, UP, India

Received: Oct 18, 2023/ Revised: Nov 24, 2023/Accepted: Nov 25, 2023

Abstract

This review paper presents a comprehensive overview of green and sustainable wireless sensor networks (WSNs), focusing on strategies and technologies aimed at minimizing energy consumption, reducing environmental impact, and promoting long-term sustainability. Through an analysis of existing literature and case studies, this paper examines the challenges faced by traditional WSNs in terms of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, and explores various approaches and solutions proposed to address these challenges. Additionally, the paper identifies emerging trends, research gaps, and future directions in the field of green and sustainable WSNs.

Keywords: WSN, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, energy harvesting, and energy transfer

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How to cite this article

Gautam, R., Kumar, P., Saini, S. K. and Kumar, A. (2021). A review of green and sustainable wireless sensor networks: challenges, solutions, and future directions. Science Archives, Vol. 2(4), 373-380. https://doi.org/10.47587/SA.2021.2418

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