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Assessing the Environmental Impact of IoT Devices - Hotspots and Guidelines for a Better Understanding

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This article presents a methodological framework for LCA studies of IoT solutions that captures the particularities of these devices and provides a complete picture of their environmental footprint. To this end, we start with a semi-structured literature review on LCA studies of IoT solutions, focusing on smart buildings and urban applications. Nine studies were analyzed and compared according to their system boundaries, environmental impact areas, and identified hotspots. Furthermore, we identify research gaps and challenges in conducting LCA studies and derive a framework for LCA studies of IoT solutions.

Source: IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC)

DOI: 10.1109/ice/itmc65658.2025.11106638

Authors: Corinna Baumgartner, Doris Bohnet, Sonja Meyer, Angelika Leber, Mohamed Ramadane

Institutions: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, HTWG Hochschule Konstanz - Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4413147406

FWCI: 6.717

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Cited by: 2

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