@inproceedings{scholars1578, title = {Design, analysis and fabrication of Electret-based micro-electromechanical systems energy harvester}, address = {Perak}, journal = {2011 National Postgraduate Conference - Energy and Sustainability: Exploring the Innovative Minds, NPC 2011}, note = {cited By 4; Conference of 3rd National Postgraduate Conference - Energy and Sustainability: Exploring the Innovative Minds, NPC 2011 ; Conference Date: 19 September 2011 Through 20 September 2011; Conference Code:88531}, doi = {10.1109/NatPC.2011.6136424}, year = {2011}, author = {Ahmad, M. R. B. and Khir, M. H. B. M.}, isbn = {9781457718847}, keywords = {Alternative energy; Corona charging; Electrostatic energies; Energy Harvester; Energy scavenger; Literature reviews; MATLAB /simulink; MEMS fabrication techniques; Output power; Proof of concept; Research objectives; Research proposals, Computer simulation; Electrets; MEMS; Microelectromechanical devices; Sustainable development, Energy harvesting}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84857099452&doi=10.1109\%2fNatPC.2011.6136424&partnerID=40&md5=4a5e585ce1ec282ac3075230b0f0e130}, abstract = {This paper presents a research proposal on the electrostatic energy harvester utilizing Electret-based dielectric material on MEMS fabrication technique. An introduction of energy harvesting concept is covered along with the research objectives and methodology which include some literature reviews from the previous works of others. A simulation of the energy harvester model is carried out using the Matlab/Simulink as a proof of concept. Electret-based electrostatic energy harvester also called energy scavenger, is still new in the alternative energy concept, hence numerous opportunities to optimize the harvester's output power and efficiency will be explored and studied. {\^A}{\copyright} 2011 IEEE.} }