Perovskite materials are a class of compounds with a specific crystal structure similar to the mineral perovskite (calcium titanium oxide, CaTiO3). They possess the general formula ABX3, where 'A' and 'B' are cations, and 'X' is an anion, typically oxygen or a halogen. These materials have gained significant attention in nanotechnology due to their unique properties, such as high efficiency, tunable bandgaps, and low-cost production.