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Estimated production cost of 20 meters of GC sutures based on buying bulk materials and this study’s laboratory methodology (Table made by Researcher, 2025 using Microsoft Excel)_
| Cost for ~20 meters of GC suture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 M HCl | $85.00 | Glycerin | $15.00 |
| 1 M NaOH | $25.50 | 99.5% Ethanol | $6.00 |
| 12 M NaOH | $11.64 | 0.1M Sulfuric Acid | $5.00 |
| 10% Acetic Acid | $15.57 | Total: | $190 / 20 meters |