Abstract:Electric Field-Assisted Extraction can improve the problems of low efficiency, high energy consumption and loss of target products in the extraction of functional substances by traditional methods. However, its mechanism of action is complex and its large-scale application is limited. Electric Field-Assisted Extraction Technology utilizes the non-thermal effect, namely electroporation, to effectively disrupt cell membranes and cell walls, promoting the release of intracellular and intercellular functional substances. Studies have shown that parameters such as electric field intensity, frequency, treatment time, and medium characteristics have a significant impact on extraction yield and recovery rate. In view of this, this paper reviews the research progress of the Non-Thermal Effect of Electric Fields in the extraction of functional components, elaborates on different mechanisms of action and influencing factors, and introduces the application of electric fields in the extraction of functional components from plant, animal, and microbial sources as well as their combined use with other technologies. The integration of multiple technological approaches can enhance extraction efficiency and promote industrialization, providing a theoretical foundation for the large-scale application of electric field technology in functional substance extraction.