Survey on Device to Device (D2D) Communication for 5GB/6G Networks: Concept, Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

  • Mohammed Salih Mohammed Gismalla*
  • , Asrul Izam Azmi
  • , Mohd Rashidi Bin Salim
  • , Mohammad Faiz Liew Abdullah
  • , Farabi Iqbal
  • , Wafi A. Mabrouk
  • , Maisara Binti Othman
  • , Adel Y.I. Ashyap
  • , Abu Sahmah Mohd Supa'at*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Device-to-device (D2D) communication is one of the most promising technologies in wireless cellular networks that can be employed to improve spectral and energy efficiency, increase data rates, and reduce links latency. This paper investigates fifth generation and beyond (5GB) networks, the basics of D2D communication, applications, and classification. Herein, D2D in in-band (IBD) and out-band (OBD) modes are discussed. This paper also presents the integration of D2D communication with other prominent technologies and demonstrates the importance of integration with possible solutions in improving network performance. We further investigate the challenges of D2D communication, opportunities, and future research directions of D2D in 5GB networks. In addition, D2D communication in 6G network challenges and open research areas are introduced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30792-30821
Number of pages30
JournalIEEE Access
Volume10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • 5G
  • 5GB
  • 6G
  • D2D communication
  • millimeter wave (mm-Wave)
  • ultra-dense network (UDN)
  • unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
  • visible light communication (VLC)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Materials Science
  • General Engineering

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