Wake-up radio with plant-microbial fuel cells power budget

This paper introduces a sustainable IoT framework combining Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells (P-MFCs) and wakeup radio technology within the EcoSentinel project. P-MFCs generate renewable energy from plant-soil-microbe interactions, while wake-up radios enable ultra-low-power communication, addressing ene...

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Authors: NGUYEN, Manh-Thao, Mohd Zakri, Muhammad Aniq Daniel Bin, belleudy, cecile, Ferrero, Fabien, Groen, Daniël, rajaei, hadi, Briones, Alan
Format: article
Publication Date:2025
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Repository:DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull
OAI Identifier:oai:dau.url.edu:20.500.14342/5732
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/5732
https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroInd4.0IoT66048.2025.11122055
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Internet of things
IoT
Harvesting
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Summary:This paper introduces a sustainable IoT framework combining Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells (P-MFCs) and wakeup radio technology within the EcoSentinel project. P-MFCs generate renewable energy from plant-soil-microbe interactions, while wake-up radios enable ultra-low-power communication, addressing energy constraints in environmental monitoring. We evaluate the energy harvested by P-MFCs and the power consumption of wake-up-enabled nodes, demonstrating the feasibility of a self-sustaining sensor network. A tailored communication protocol ensures reliable, event-driven data transmission with minimal energy use. Applications include climate monitoring, precision agriculture, and urban ecology. This work highlights a shift toward bio-integrated, carbon-negative IoT systems, offering eco-friendly solutions for global sustainability. Future efforts will focus on optimizing efficiency and expanding functionality in diverse environments.