Many optimization algorithms have been created to determine the most energy-efficient transmission mode, allowing for lower power consumption during transmission over shorter distances while minimising interference from primary users (PUs). The improved cooperative clustering algorithm (ICCA) performs superior spectrum sensing across groups of multiusers compared to any other method currently available in terms of sensing inaccuracy, power savings, and convergence time than any other method currently available. The proposed ICCA algorithm is employed in this research study to find the optimal numbers of clusters based on its connectivity and the most energy-efficient distributed cluster-based sensing technique available. In this research, many randomly chosen secondary users (SUs) and primary users (PUs) are investigated for potential implementation opportunities. Therefore, as compared to the current optimization strategies, the proposed ICCA algorithm enhanced the convergence speed by integrating the multiuser clustered communication into a single communication channel. Experimental results revealed that the new ICCA algorithm reduced node power by 9.646 percent compared to traditional ways when comparing the novel algorithm to conventional approaches. In a similar vein, as compared to the prior methodologies, the ICCA algorithm reduced the average node power of SUs by 24.23 percent on average. When the SNR is decreased to values below 2 dB, the likelihood of detection improves dramatically, as seen in the figure. ICCA has a low false alarm rate when matched to other optimization algorithms for direct detection, and the proposed method outperforms them all. Following the findings of the simulations, the proposed ICCA technique effectively addresses multimodal optimization difficulties and optimizes network capacity performance in wireless networks. A detailed discussion of SS applications for the IoT and wireless sensor networks, both based on CR, is provided. There is also a thorough discussion of the most recent advancements in spectrum sensing as a facility. IoT or WSN may be essential in feeding the CR networks with spectrum sensing data and the future of spectrum sensing. The use of CR for fifth generation and afar its potential application in frequency allocation are discussed. To stay up with the advancement of communication technology, SS should give additional features to remain competitive, like the capacity to investigate various available channels and accessible places for transmission. Based on present and prospective methods in wireless communications, we highlight the crucial upcoming study paths and difficulty spots in signal processing for cognitive radio and potential solutions (SS-CR).