Published June 24, 2026 | Version v5
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MPsizeBase: a database for particle size distributed environmental microplastic data

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Contributors

  • 1. ROR icon Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
  • 2. ROR icon Université de Toulouse

Description

MPSizeBase compiles published MP particle size distribution (PSD) and MP concentration data. Its purpose is to allow intercomparison of MP number and mass concentrations over a standardized range, typically the formal 1-5000um range. To do so, the published PSD is transformed into a cumulative PSD, fitted with the power law, and then extrapolated. Users can add published MP datasets here: https://www.get.omp.eu/mpsizebase/

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Additional details

Related works

Describes
Publication: 10.1186/s43591-026-00205-5 (DOI)
Publication: 10.31223/X5XX7R (DOI)

Funding

Agence Nationale de la Recherche
ATMO-PLASTIC ANR-20-CE34-0014
Agence Nationale de la Recherche
BUBBLEPLAST ANR-23-CE34-0012
European Research and Project Office
ECOAIR 309690
European Research and Project Office
AIR-SEA 101153990

Dates

Created
2026-01-01
MPSizeBase compiles published MP particle size distribution (PSD) and MP concentration data. Its purpose is to allow intercomparison of MP number and mass concentrations over a standardized range, typically the formal 1-5000um range. To do so, the published PSD is transformed into a cumulative PSD, fitted with the power law, and then extrapolated. Users can add published MP datasets here: https://www.get.omp.eu/mpsizebase/