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@article{195864,
        author = {Yash Mahendra chinchwade and Tanmay Santosh Tajave and Om Shivraj Auti and Aniket Kailas tajave and Prof. Dr. Murhekar Nandkishor Haribhau and Prof. Khatate Mahendra Bhimaji},
        title = {Self-Powered Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectric Circuit},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1257-1264},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195864},
        abstract = {This paper presents the design and implementation of a self-powered energy harvesting system that utilizes piezoelectric sensors to convert mechanical energy from human footsteps into usable electrical energy. The system captures kinetic energy from foot traffic in high-density areas such as shopping malls, railway stations, and educational institutions. Multiple piezoelectric sensors are embedded in an MDF board base and arranged in series configuration to maximize voltage output. The generated AC is rectified to DC using a bridge rectifier circuit with smoothing capacitor. A TP4056 charging module safely stores harvested energy in a 18650 Li-ion battery. An Arduino Uno monitors voltage output through a voltage sensor and displays real-time readings on a 16x2 LCD with I2C interface. Experimental results demonstrate that each footstep generates between 50-500 mV depending on applied pressure, with cumulative energy sufficient for low-power applications. The system achieves approximately 80% energy storage efficiency and shows promising potential for integration into urban infrastructure as a supplementary renewable energy source.},
        keywords = {Energy harvesting, footstep power generation, piezoelectric effect, renewable energy, sustainable technology},
        month = {April},
        }