Towards Sustainable and Energy-Neutral Internet-of-Things

Dear Colleagues,

The pursuit of sustainable and energy-neutral wireless systems stands as a pivotal trend in modern engineering and research communities. As our world grows increasingly interconnected, the imperative for efficient and sustainable technologies becomes more crucial than ever. In response, we are excited to announce a Special Issue (SI) aimed at aggregating cutting-edge research, experimental endeavours, and novel applications focused on sustainable and energy-neutral Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems.

This SI aims to delve into a diverse array of potential technologies and methodologies, encompassing Radio-Frequency (RF) Wireless Power Transfer (WPT), advancements in 6G networks, distributed architectures, and innovative energy harvesting techniques. We seek contributions that not only address the challenges of energy neutrality in IoT devices but also pioneer new approaches and solutions to propel the field forward and contribute to sustainable development.

One of the critical aspects we aim to tackle in this Special Issue is the extension of IoT device lifetimes, which poses a significant challenge on the pathway to more sustainable IoT ecosystems. Examples of research directions are modular IoT devices, where parts of the devices are recuperated and repaired, and end-of-life time recovery systems. Studies regarding life-cycle analysis are imperative towards sustainable IoT. Moreover, from pioneering localisation techniques to novel methods of powering and communicating with IoT devices, we invite submissions that challenge existing paradigms and expand the horizons of sustainable wireless technologies.

By providing a collaborative platform for researchers and industry experts to exchange knowledge, we aspire to facilitate the development and adoption of technologies that lead us toward a more sustainable future. In an era where sustainability is paramount, your contributions play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of IoT systems. We eagerly anticipate your submissions and the collective advancement of sustainable and energy-neutral IoT systems through this SI.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Ambient IoT;
• Zero-energy IoT and energy-neutral devices;
• 6G systems;
• Distributed systems;
• Backscattering;
• Energy storage and management systems;
• Localisation;
• Life-cycle analysis;
• End-of-life strategies;
• Sustainable IoT and IoT for sustainability;
• Modular design.

Dr. Gilles Callebaut
Dr. Sara Willhammar
Dr. Geoffrey Ottoy
Guest Editors

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• ambient IoT
• zero-energy IoT and energy-neutral devices
• 6G systems
• distributed systems
• backscattering
• energy storage and management systems
• localisation
• life-cycle analysis
• end-of-life strategies
• sustainable IoT and IoT for sustainability
• modular design