Methods for synthesizing chalcogenide perovskites and chalcogenide perovskites synthesized thereby. Such s method includes providing a precursor solution containing a metal precursor, depositing the precursor solution onto a substrate to form a precursor film, and heating the precursor film in the presence of a chalcogen source to form a chalcogenide perovskite. The precursor solution is oxygen-free, and the steps of depositing and heating are conducted in an inert atmosphere.

Methods for synthesizing chalcogenide perovskites and chalcogenide perovskites synthesized thereby. Such s method includes providing a precursor solution containing a metal precursor, depositing the precursor solution onto a substrate to form a precursor film, and heating the precursor film in the presence of a chalcogen source to form a chalcogenide perovskite. The precursor solution is oxygen-free, and the steps of depositing and heating are conducted in an inert atmosphere.