Data and code for the publication "Multi-method analysis of microplastic distribution by flood frequency and local topography in Rhine floodplains"

Background The dataset contains data on soil properties and microplastic abundance in soil samples taken in the floodplains Langel-Merkenich, Poller Wiesen and Westhovener Aue (Cologne, Germany). They were analysed in the paper by M. Rolf, H. Laermanns, J. Horn, L. Kienzler, C. Pohl, G. Dierkes, S. Kernchen, C. Laforsch, M.G.J. Löder and C. Bogner, “Multi-method analysis of microplastic distribution by flood frequency and local topography in Rhine floodplains” https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171927) published in Science of the Total Environment.