About this Research Topic
The field of advanced sensor technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly evolving, driven by the need for more efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions. As IoT applications expand across various sectors, the need for innovative sensor technologies that can capture and transmit data with high precision and low energy consumption is becoming increasingly critical. Recent advancements in sensor materials, fabrication techniques, and integration methods have been notable, yet challenges remain in optimizing sensor performance and ensuring seamless interoperability within diverse IoT ecosystems. Although significant strides have been made in developing novel materials such as nanomaterials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), further investigation into scalable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient sensor solutions is essential. Addressing these gaps is crucial for advancing the field and realizing the full potential of IoT applications.
This Research Topic aims to highlight advancements in sensor technologies that empower IoT with innovative sensor solutions. The primary goal is to explore and showcase the development of novel materials and fabrication techniques that enhance sensor performance and functionality while minimizing energy consumption. Specific objectives include investigating the optimization of sensor networks to accommodate diverse environmental conditions and communication protocols, ensuring seamless integration within IoT ecosystems. By addressing these aims, the research seeks to answer critical questions about the scalability, reliability, and sustainability of advanced sensor technologies in various IoT applications.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of advanced sensor technologies for IoT, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Variety of sensors in IoT capturing data from diverse environments such as temperature, UV, and humidity.
• Sensors and wireless sensor networks for IoT applications in industrial settings, healthcare, agriculture,
environmental monitoring, wearable technology, smart home, and retail.
• Scalable cloud-sensor architecture approaches for seamless integration of sensors into IoT ecosystems.
• Self-powered sensors, multi-functional sensors, and intelligent sensors for smart IoT environments.
• Advanced nanomaterials-based sensors for IoT, including MEMS, NEMS, 1D and 2D nanomaterials, as well as binary and ternary nano-heterostructure based sensors.
This Research Topic aims to highlight advancements in sensor technologies that empower IoT with innovative sensor solutions. The primary goal is to explore and showcase the development of novel materials and fabrication techniques that enhance sensor performance and functionality while minimizing energy consumption. Specific objectives include investigating the optimization of sensor networks to accommodate diverse environmental conditions and communication protocols, ensuring seamless integration within IoT ecosystems. By addressing these aims, the research seeks to answer critical questions about the scalability, reliability, and sustainability of advanced sensor technologies in various IoT applications.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of advanced sensor technologies for IoT, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Variety of sensors in IoT capturing data from diverse environments such as temperature, UV, and humidity.
• Sensors and wireless sensor networks for IoT applications in industrial settings, healthcare, agriculture,
environmental monitoring, wearable technology, smart home, and retail.
• Scalable cloud-sensor architecture approaches for seamless integration of sensors into IoT ecosystems.
• Self-powered sensors, multi-functional sensors, and intelligent sensors for smart IoT environments.
• Advanced nanomaterials-based sensors for IoT, including MEMS, NEMS, 1D and 2D nanomaterials, as well as binary and ternary nano-heterostructure based sensors.
Keywords: Internet of things (IoT), Sensor, wireless network, nanomaterial, smart environment
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