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@article{194277,
        author = {Keshika S and Komala James and Mohamed Suraj K and Mohamed Zoaif B and Mohammed Shakir M},
        title = {Piezoelectric-Based Footstep Energy Generation and Storage System},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {3220-3224},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194277},
        abstract = {As demand grows for renewable and sustainable sources of energy, there continues to be growing interest in energy harvesting technologies. One specific area being explored is generating electricity by using one’s movement, specifically, using our feet. This paper will provide a description of the development of an energy generation and storage device using a piezoelectric based footstep energy generator.
This energy harvesting system consists of a piezoelectric array sensor placed under a surface area such as a platform. When the user of the platform inhibits a foot instinct on the surface area of the platform, the mechanical pressure exerted on the sensors creates electrical voltage due to the piezoelectric effect. The generated voltage is in the form of alternating current. Hence an AC/DC rectifier circuit is used to convert the alternating current to direct current. The DC voltage output is further conditioned through the use of a filter capacitor and stored in an energy storage device like a capacitor or supercapacitor.
Voltage regulators help ensure that stored energy can be utilized effectively to power electrical devices, including LEDs and monitoring equipment. The proposed device is able to function as a conversion device for converting energy from foot traffic into usable electrical energy. Possible use of this type of technology would be in high-density traffic locations such as railway stations, airports, shopping malls, and sidewalks for generating small amounts of renewable energy.},
        keywords = {Footstep Energy Harvesting, Piezoelectric Sensors, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Rectifier Circuit, Low-Power Systems.},
        month = {March},
        }