Enzymatic hydrolysis of autohydrolyzed wheat straw followed by refining to produce fermentable sugars.

Highlights: [•] Autohydrolysis severity affects the chemical composition of pretreated wheat straw. [•] The enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency was strongly related to pretreatment severity. [•] Mechanical refining improved enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of wheat straw. [•] The levels of sugar recovery are comparable to other pretreatment methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]