Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the hydrolytic pre-treatment of lignocellulosic and perennial herbaceous biomass. By the method, a material suitable for use in the production of saccharides and biofuels can be prepared from lignocellulosic biomass such as pine wood and oak tree wood and perennial herbaceous biomass such as flame grasses and reeds. It is characterized by wet-triturating, microwaving and popping processes. Also, a method is provided for the production of saccharides and bioethanol from the pre-treated biomass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of pretreating lignocellulosic biomass prior to hydrolysis, and, more particularly, to a method of pretreating lignocellulosic biomass prior to hydrolysis using wet milling in combination with popping, a method of manufacturing a sugar compound from the biomass pretreated using the method, and a method of manufacturing bioethanol from the biomass pretreated using the method. According to the present invention, energy consumption can be reduced, lignocellulosic biomass can be easily pretreated in an environment-friendly manner without treating chemicals, and the efficiency of hydrolyzing lignocellulosic biomass can be remarkably improved.