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ArticleWater research2026

Everyday storage and handling of PET bottled water increase human exposure to nano- and microplastics: Influence of socio-economic factors.

Kazi Albab Hussain, Haoyu Dong, Alex Tamayo-Aguilar, Seulki Kim, Cesar Augusto Gomez Pena, Silvia Foss, Lucia Fernandez-Ballester, Yongfeng Lu, Yusong Li

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Article in Water research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kazi Albab HussainDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-053, United States.
Haoyu DongDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0511, United States.
Alex Tamayo-AguilarDepartment of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0526, United States.
Seulki KimDepartment of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588, United States.
Cesar Augusto Gomez PenaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-053, United States; Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, Avenida Tecnológica de Panamá, Panamá 0819-0728, Panamá.
Silvia FossUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States.
Lucia Fernandez-BallesterDepartment of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0526, United States.
Yongfeng LuDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0511, United States.
Yusong LiDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588-053, United States. Electronic address: yli7@unl.edu.

Funding

Decoding Exposure and Health Risks: Analyzing the Release of Nano- and Micro-Plastics from Plastic Food Containers into Water and BeveragesR01ES037008 · NIEHS · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN · PI LI, YUSONG, ROMANOVA, SVETLANA G · 2025 to 2025
$1.5M
NIEHS NIH HHS R01 ES037008
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study quantified the release of nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) from single-use polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles under real-world storage and handling conditions and examined how socio-economic factors influence exposure behaviors. Eight leading U.S. bottled water brands were tested under high temperatures (60 °C), mechanical shaking (200 rpm), and 15-day temperature cycling to simulate storage in vehicles or outdoors. The highest release occurred under combined heat and shaking, where nanoparticle concentrations increased by 9.29-fold and microparticles also rose significantly. Prolonged freeze - thaw and high temperature cycling also significantly elevated nanoparticle concentrations, though microparticle release was less consistent. Raman spectroscopy identified PET, polyethylene, and polypropylene particles originating from both bottle body and caps. Surface degradation, rather than bulk changes, was the likely driver of particle release, as supported by differential scanning calorimetry showing heating-induced aging without increased release. A statewide survey (n = 1673) in Nebraska revealed that individuals with higher awareness of microplastics and higher education levels were less likely to consume bottled water or store it under heat, underscoring the role of knowledge and behavior in shaping exposure risks.

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Drinking WaterEnvironmental ExposureMicroplasticsNanoparticlesPolyethylene TerephthalatesHumansSocioeconomic FactorsWater Pollutants, ChemicalDrinking WaterMicroplasticsPolyethylene TerephthalatesWater Pollutants, ChemicalHigh-temperature exposureLow-temperature exposureMechanical agitationMicroplasticsNanoplasticsSingle-use pet water bottles

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PMID41713283
PMCPMC13543205

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