Water and plastics are not a good mix

Reactions between water and plastics could be the reason behind the harmful effects of microplastics.

The Star MalaysiaThe Star2026-11-04 12:00查看原文 ↗

Researchers found that chemical reactions between water and six types of plastic created particles that damaged red blood cells and proteins in laboratory tests. — dpa

Plain old water could be responsible for making plastics harmful to people, according to a new study that portends significant consequences for human health.

The study, published Oct 14 (2026) in the scientific journal Nature , found chemical reactions between water and six types of fossil fuel-based plastic created particles that damaged red blood cells and proteins in laboratory tests.

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