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This edited volume presents cutting-edge research and practical insights into the development of sustainable, energy-efficient, and intelligent wireless communication systems for the next generation of digital connectivity. Integrating perspectives from academia, research, and industry, it explores topics ranging from energy harvesting, edge computing, and AI-driven network optimization to eco-friendly device manufacturing, dynamic spectrum sharing, and zero-carbon connectivity.The book also addresses the social, environmental, and policy implications of sustainable communication technologies while highlighting how green wireless infrastructures, cognitive radio systems, and low-power IoT designs can drive both technological innovation and environmental responsibility.Designed for researchers, engineers, and policymakers, this comprehensive reference provides a roadmap toward climate-conscious communication networks and serves as a guide for achieving green transformation in 6G, IoT, and future intelligent wireless systems.

Showcasing the diverse ways that IoT can be employed for improvement in many areas of contemporary life, this new volume explores a multitude of IoT applications that provide advanced solutions for real-world problems. The selection of topics includes network on chip as the new paradigm for system on chip integration for maintaining high performance for IoT applications; new router designs to increase speed; and the challenges of wireless underground sensor networks, which have a wide range of applications in military, underground sensing, testing soil traits and moisture content, pollution control and location detection, security, and detection of natural calamities. Various state-of-the-art techniques such as optimization schemes, blockchain, machine learning, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, etc., are also discussed in the context of cognitive IoT.The volume considers the uses of IoT in agriculture, discussing challenges along with solutions with the help of the latest technical smart tools to uplift the farming community, specifically IoT applications for information gathering to improve yield productivity, food and crop quality and sustainability, monitoring toxic substances and soil properties, etc. The book also covers a broad spectrum of IoT applications in the educational industry along with the challenges associated with them and how to facilitate the use of smart classroom technology. A chapter on IoT in the healthcare industry presents an IoT-based GPS-enabled smart jacket design to monitor heart rate, sugar level, blood pressure, fever, and stress level. The authors also present an IoT-based Peltier air conditioner design that overcomes the limitations of existing HVAC framework, a review of various energy harvesting techniques to generate electrical power from non-conventional power sources with their merits and demerits, and much more.

The incredible growth of hybrid wireless networks and sensor-based communication technologies has led to research in both academia and industry for intelligent, efficient, and robust technologies to satisfy the requirements of future users. This new book covers the tools, techniques, and trends in hybrid optical wireless networks and sensor technologies that can be applied in various domains.Addressing recent trends and opportunities in wireless networks, the book covers the categorization of various hybrid optical wireless networks and sensor networks, algorithm optimization for intelligent wireless and mobile networks, optic-based wireless networks, bio-inspired algorithms and methods for wireless networks and sensor networks and more. The diverse topics include deep learning in mobile device sensors, optimized wireless propagation models, underwater communication through hybrid optical wireless networks, sensor technology for advanced agriculture, sensors as attack and defense mechanisms for vehicles, wireless underground sensor networks for smart cities, IoT-based biosensors in smart healthcare applications, and more.

This book explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on the future of wireless networks with its emerging use cases. The authors cover topics from AI-powered signal processing and autonomous network management to intelligent resource allocation, 5G/6G integration, and security, and provide a comprehensive roadmap for researchers, engineers, and technologists. Through a structured and forward-looking approach, this book highlights how AI is redefining wireless communication to be more adaptive, efficient, and intelligent for smarter IoT systems, autonomous vehicles, and resilient digital infrastructures. Structured into six thematically coherent sections, the book covers foundational AI concepts for wireless systems, intelligent architectural design, applications in next-generation technologies, optimization strategies, privacy and ethical concerns, as well as emerging use cases including IoT, vehicular networks, and digital twins. Each chapter is thoughtfully curated to provide both foundational knowledge and insight into current research and real-world implementations, ensuring relevance for academics, practitioners, and industry stakeholders alike.Describes how AI, 5G/6G, IoT, and non-terrestrial networks are transforming wireless communication systems;Covers critical issues like security, privacy preservation, and ethical AI deployment;Provides practical insights through real applications and case studies.

This book unveils the transformative innovations that will define our future digital society. Moving beyond 5G, this book explores how 6G will integrate ultra-fast speeds, near-zero latency, AI-driven adaptability, and environmentally responsible designs to support revolutionary applications ranging from holographic communication and robotic surgeries to autonomous transport and smart cities. Bringing together leading experts, it provides a comprehensive guide to the disruptive technologies, including optical and quantum communication, intelligent energy harvesting, and advanced security frameworks, essential for creating intelligent, sustainable, and human-centric networks of tomorrow.