Photostrictive Effect: Photostrictive Effect: Characterization Techniques, Materials, and Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 22/2021)

In article number 2010706, Zhiguo Yi and Chen Chen review the recent progress in the photostrictive effect, with a focus on the characterization techniques, the exploration of new photostrictive materials, and their potential applications. The challenges and prospects for the future development of the photostrictive effect is presented. This article could not only encourage research on the underlying mechanisms, but also accelerate the exploration of high‐performance photostrictive materials.