Editing Lyocell (section)

===Future research===
Lyocell's lack of antibacterial properties limits its uses in the medical field. Due to its biodegradability, low toxicity, and comfort, Lyocell would become a useful material for antibacterial garments. Several approaches have been tested to introduce antibacterial capabilities. Three general approaches have been studied to achieve this: physical blending, chemical reaction, and post-treatment. Physical blending methods introduce antibacterial agents into the spinning dope. In chemical reaction methods, antibacterial additives are crosslinked into the Lyocell fibres and therefore giving antimicrobial properties. In post-treatment methods, antibacterial additives are being deposited on Lyocell fibre surfaces through physical coating, padding, or impregnation processes. Physical blending and post-treatment methods appear to be the most promising for large-scale manufacturing. Careful consideration of cost, preparation time, and antibacterial effectiveness is required to select the best method. Creating successful modification of Lyocell fibres to enhance antibacterial properties would allow to manufacture products for health care (such as lab coats, caps, gowns), hygiene products (scrubs, sanitary napkins), and clothing (socks, underwear).<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Edgar |first1=Kevin J. |last2=Zhang |first2=Huihui |date=December 2020 |title=Antibacterial modification of Lyocell fiber: A review |journal=Carbohydrate Polymers |volume=250 |pages=116932 |doi=10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116932 |pmid=33049845 }}</ref>