Cutting-Edge Developments in Metal Halide Perovskites Core/Shell Heterocrystals: from Photodetectors to Biomedical Applications.

In recent years, the performance of metal halide perovskite (MHP)-based detectors (photon, biomedical, and X-ray detection) has significantly improved, resulting in higher carrier mobilities, longer carrier diffusion lengths, and excellent absorption coefficients. However, the widespread adoption of halide perovskites has been hindered by issues related to their stability and toxicity. Various strategies have been adopted to address these challenges, focusing on enhancing ambient stability and reducing toxicity by encapsulating MHPs within stable and robust host materials, such as silicon compounds, metal oxides, chalcogenides, and lead-free perovskites. This review focuses on recent developments in hybrid nanostructure-based detectors (photon, biomedical, and X-ray), particularly core/shell architectures, and provides a comprehensive analysis of techniques for mitigating degradation due to light and oxygen exposure, UV irradiance, and thermal effects. This review enhances the understanding of current advancements in core/shell-based detectors.