University of Delaware
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment

Dr. Stephen Dexter

Marine Biology and Biochemistry Program &
Marine Materials and Biocorrosion Program


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Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

Martin, F.J., S.C. Dexter, M. Strom, E.J. Lemieux. 2007. Relations between seawater ennoblement selectivity and passive film in Ni-Cr-Mo alloys, Paper #07255, Corrosion 2007, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Bai, X., S.C. Dexter and G.W. Luther, III. 2006. "Application of EIS with Au-Hg Microelectrode in Determining Electron Transfer Mechanism." Electrochimica Acta, Vol. 51, pp. 1524-1533.

Jones, P.R., M.T. Cottrell, D.L. Kirchman, S.C. Dexter, 2007, "Bacterial Community Structure of biofilms on Artificial Surfaces in an Estuary, " Microbial Ecology, Vol. 53, pp.153-162, (also Electronic Publication, January, 2007)

Dexter, S.C., K. Xu and G.L. Luther,III. 2003. "Mn cycling in marine biofilms: Effect on rate of localized corrosion." Biofouling, 2003, Vol. 19 (Supplement), pp. 139-149.

Ruppel, D.T., S.C. Dexter and G.W. Luther, III. 2001. "Role of manganese dioxide in corrosion in the presence of natural biofilm." Corrosion, Vol. 57 (10) pp. 863-873.

Dexter, S.C. and P. Chandrasekaran. 2000. "Direct Measurement of pH Within Marine Biofilms on Passive Metals." Biofouling, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 313-325.

Dexter, S.C. 1999. "Galvanic corrosion remedy works--but only if personnel know its intent. " Materials Performance, Vol. 38, No. 4, p. 78.

Dexter, S.C. and J. P. LaFontaine. 1998. "Effect of natural marine biofilms on galvanic corrosion. " Corrosion, Vol. 54, No. 11, p. 851.

Xu, K., S. C. Dexter and G. W. Luther, III. 1998. "Volumetric microelectrodes for biocorrosion studies." Corrosion, Vol. 54, No. 10, p. 814.

Buchannan, R.A., A.L. Kovacs, C.D. Lundin, K.K. Khan, J.C. Danko, P. Angell and S.C. Dexter. 1997. Microbially Influenced Corrosion of Fe-, Ni-, Cu-, Al- and Ti-Based Weldments. Materials Performance, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 46-55.

Hansen, D. C., S. C. Dexter and J. H. Waite. 1995. "The Inhibition of Corrosion of S30403 Stainless Steel by a Naturally Occurring Catecholic Polymer." Corrosion Science, Vol. 37, No.9, p. 1423.

Zhang, H-J. and S. C. Dexter. 1995. "Effect of Biofilms on Crevice Corrosion of Stainless Steels in Coastal Seawater." Corrosion, Vol. 51, No. 1, 1995, pp. 56-66.

Dexter, S.C., H-J. Zhang and P. Chandrasekaran. 1994. "Biofouling effects on corrosion of stainless alloys in seawater, In: Biodeterioration Research 4, G.C. Lewellyn, W.V. Dashek and C.E. O'Rear, Eds., Plenum Press, New York, pp. 553-571.

Dexter, S.C. 1993. "Role of Microfouling Organisms in Marine Corrosion." Biofouling, Vol. 7, pp. 97-127.

Dexter, S.C. and S-H. Lin. 1992. "Calculation of Seawater pH at Polarized Metal Surfaces in the Presence of Surface Films." Corrosion, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp. 50-60.

Dexter, S.C. and S-H Lin. 1992. "Effect of Marine Biofilms on Cathodic Protection." International Biodeterioration, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 231-249.

Dexter, S.C., D. J. Duquette, O. W. Siebert and H. A. Videla. 1991. "Use and Limitations of Electrochemical Techniques for Investigating Microbiological Corrosion." Corrosion, Vol. 47, No. 4, pp. 308-318.

Dexter, S.C. and S-H. Lin. 1991. "Effect of Marine Bacteria on Calcareous Deposition." Materials Performance, Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 16-21.

Kirchman, D. L., D. L. Henry and S. C. Dexter. 1989. "Adsorption of Proteins to Surfaces in Seawater." Marine Chemistry, Vol. 27, pp. 201-217.

Hartt, W. H. and S. C. Dexter. 1988. "The Sea Grant National Program on Marine Corrosion - a Recapitulation." MTS Journal, Vol. 22, No. 2, p. 34.

Lin, S. H. and S. C. Dexter. 1988. "Effects of Temperature and Magnesium Ions on Calcareous Deposition." Corrosion, Vol. 44, No. 9, p. 615.

Dexter, S. C. and G. Y. Gao. 1988. "Effect of Seawater Biofilms on Corrosion Potential and Oxygen Reduction on Stainless Steels." Corrosion, Vol. 44, No. 10, p. 717.

Mansfeld, F. and B. Little. 1988. "Discussion on Effect of Seawater Biofilms on Corrosion Potential and Oxygen Reduction of Stainless Steel." Reply: S. C. Dexter. Corrosion, Vol. 45, No. 10, pp. 786-89. (Relating to paper listed above this publication)

Gao, G. Y. and S. C. Dexter. 1987. "Effect of Hydrogen on Creep Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy at Room Temperature." Met. Trans. A, Vol. 18A, June, 1987, p. 1125.

Dexter, S.C. 1986. "Materials Science in Aquacultural Engineering." Aquacultural Engineering, 5(2-4), pp. 333-346.

Dexter S. C., L. N. Moettus and K. E. Lucas. 1985. "On the Mechanism of Cathodic Protection." Corrosion Journal, Vol. 41, No. 10, p. 598.

Dexter, S.C. and K. E. Lucas. 1985. "The Study of Biofilm Formation Under Water by Photoacoustic Spectroscopy." J. Colloid and Inter-face Science, 104(1), pp. 15-27.

Dexter, S.C. 1981. "Localized Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys for OTEC Heat Exchangers." Journal of Ocean Science and Engineering, 6(1), pp. 109-148.

Rowland, H. T. and S. C. Dexter. 1980. "Effects of the Seawater Carbon Dioxide System on the Corrosion of Aluminum." Corrosion Journal, 36(9), pp. 458-467.

Dexter, S.C. 1980. "Effect of Variations in Seawater upon the Corrosion of Aluminum." Corrosion Journal, 36(8), pp. 423-432.

Dexter, S.C. and C. H. Culberson. 1980. "Global Variability of Natural Seawater." Materials Performance Journal, 19(9), pp. 16-28.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "Influence of Substratum Critical Surface Tension on Bacterial Adhesion--In Situ Studies." J. Colloid and Interface Science, 70, pp. 346-354.

Dexter, S.C., J. D. Sullivan, Jr., J. Williams and S. W. Watson. 1975. "Influence on Substrate Wettability on the Attachment of Marine Bacteria to Various Surfaces." Applied Microbiology, 30, p. 298-308.

Dexter, S.C., J. D. Milliman, and W. J. Schmitz, Jr. 1975. "Observations of Chemical Deposition in Current Meter Bearings," Deep Sea Research, 22, p. 703-706.

Dexter, S.C. and I. G. Greenfield. 1971. "Influence of Mechanical Twinning on Wire Texture in an Al-Mg Alloy." Metallurgical Transaction, 2, p. 181.

Peer Reviewed Book Chapters


Dexter, S.C
. 2006. "Corrosion in Environments-Seawater," In: Corrosion: Environments and Industries, ASM Handbook, Volume 13C, ASM, International, Metals Park, Ohio, pp. 27-41.

Dexter, S.C. 2003. "Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion," In: Corrosion Fundamentals, Testing and Protection, ASM Metals Handbook, Volume 13A, ASM, International, Metals Park, Ohio. pp. 398-416.

Dexter, S.C. 2005. Chapter 43, Microbiological Effects, In: Corrosion Tests and Standards, ASTM Manual 20, Second Edition, R. Baboian, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA. pp. 509-522.

Dexter, S.C. 2001. "Corrosion in Marine and Natural Waters," In: Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, Elsevier, Oxford, U.K., pp. 5172-5174.

Dexter, S.C. 1995. Chapter 43, "Microbiological Effects," In: Corrosion Tests and Standards, ASTM Manual 20, R. Baboian, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 419-429.

Dexter, S.C. 1995. "Effect of Biofilms on Marine Corrosion," In Bioextraction and Biodeterioration of Metals, C. Gaylarde and H. Videla, Eds., Cambridge University Press, pp. 129-167.

Dexter, S.C., H-J. Zhang, and P. Chandrasekaran. 1994. "Biofouling Effects on Corrosion of Stainless Alloys in Seawater," Biotoxins, Biodegradation and Biodeterioration Research IV, Plenum Press, pp. 596-617.

Edyvean, R.G.J. and S. C. Dexter. 1993. "MIC in Marine Industries," In: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion, A Practical Manual, G. Kobrin, Ed., NACE International, Houston, TX, pp. 47-63.

Dexter, S. C., R. A. Dalrymple and N. Kobayashi. 1988. Chapter 2 - "Marine Environment," In: Materials for Marine Systems and Structures, D. F. Hasson and R. C. Crowe, Eds., Volume 28 in Series: Treatise on Materials Science and Technology, H. Herman, Series Ed., Academic Press, Inc., pp. 35-87.

Dexter, S. C. 1988. "Laboratory Solutions for Studying Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys in Seawater," ASTM-STP 970, Synthetic Environments for Corrosion Testing, American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 217-234.

Dexter, S. C. 1987. Chapter Editor: "Localized Corrosion", In: Metals Handbook, Ninth Ed., Vol. 13 - CORROSION, American Society for Metals, Metals Park, OH, pp. 104-122.

Dexter, S. C. 1987. In Metals Handbook, Ninth Ed., Vol. 13 - CORROSION, "Marine Corrosion - Seawater," pp. 893-902, American Society for Metals, Metals Park, Ohio.

Dexter, S. C. 1987. In Metals Handbook, Ninth Ed., Vol. 13 - CORROSION, the following articles: "General Biological Corrosion," pp. 87-88, Localized Biological Corrosion, pp. 114-123.

Dexter, S. C. 1987. In Metals Handbook, Ninth Ed., Vol. 13 - CORROSION, "Effects of Environmental Variables on Aqueous Corrosion -Biological Effects," pp. 41-45.

Dexter, S. C. 1986, "Corrosion in Marine and Natural Waters," In Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, M. B. Bever, Editor, Pergamon Press, Ltd., Oxford, U.K., pp. 880-81.

Books Published and Edited


Angel, P., S. Borenstein, R. Buchanan, S. Dexter, N. Dowling, B. Little, C. Lundin, M. McNeil, D. Pope, R. Tatnall, D. White and H. Ziegenfuss, Editors. 1995. Proceedings of the 1995 International Conference on Microbially Influenced Corrosion, NACE, Houston, TX, 1995.

Dexter, S. C., Editor. 1986. Proceedings, International Conference on Biologically Induced Corrosion, NACE, Held at Gaithersburg, MD, on June 10-12, 1985, 36 papers, 363 pages, Published June, 1986.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. Handbook of Oceanographic Engineering Materials, Wiley-Interscience, New York, 315 pp.

Reviewed Conference Papers

 

Dexter S.C. and S. Maruthamuthu. 2001. "Response of Passive Alloys with N- and P-Type Passive Films to Manganese in Biofilms," Paper No. 01256, CORROSION/2001, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Eashwar, M. and S. C. Dexter. 1999. "Relation of Bacterial Settlement Patterns to Anodic Activity on Stainless Steel Weldments," Paper No. 174, CORROSION/99, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Dexter, S.C
. 1999. "Role of Biofilms in Determining the Rate of Localized Marine Corrosion," In: Critical Factors in Localized Corrosion III, A Symposium in Honor of the 70th Birthday of Jerome Kruger. R. G. Kelly, P. M. Natishan, G. S. Frankel, and R. C. Newman, Eds., PV 98-17, The Electrochemical Society, Pennington, NJ, 1999, pp. 339-352.

Dexter, S.C. and J.P. LaFontaine. 1998. "Effect of Natural Marine Biofilms on Galvanic Corrosion Predicted Using Potentiodynamic Polarization Curves," CORROSION/98 Paper No. 288, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Xu, K., S.C. Dexter, and G.W. Luther. 1997. "Development of Voltammetric Microelectrodes for use in Corrosion Studies," Paper No. 300, CORROSION/97, NACE, International, Houston, TX

Dexter, S.C. 1996. "Biofouling and Biocorrosion," Bulletin of Electrochemistry (India), Vol. 12, No. 1-2, Jan-Feb, 1996, pp. 1-7.

Dexter, S.C. and P. Chandrasekaran. 1996. "Chemical Changes at the Metal Surface Under Biofilms, Effect on Localized Corrosion," In: Critical Factors in Localized Corrosion II, P. M. Natishan, et al., eds., The Electrochemical Society, Pennington, NJ, 1996, pp. 188-200.

Buchanan, R. A., A. L. Kovacs, C. D. Lundin, K. K. Khan, J. C. Danko, P. Angell, and S. C. Dexter. 1996. "Microbially Influenced Corrosion of Fe, Ni, Cu, Al and Ti Based Weldments in a Marine Environment," CORROSION/96 Paper No. 274, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Dexter, S.C. 1996. "Effect of Biofilms on Crevice Corrosion," Proc. COR/96 Topical Research Symposium on Crevice Corrosion, NACE, Houston, TX, pp. 367-383.

Tatnall, R.E., R.A. Corbett, B.D. Krantz, and S.C. Dexter. 1995. "Electrochemical Response to Acid Production Under a Simulated Tubercle," CORROSION/95 Paper, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Zhang, H-J. and S. C. Dexter. 1995. "Effect of Marine Biofilms on Initiation Time of Crevice Corrosion for Stainless Steels," CORROSION/95 Paper No. 285, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Zhang, H-J. and S. C. Dexter. 1995. "Effect of Biofilms on Critical Pitting Potentials for Stainless Steels S30400 and S31600 in Seawater," Proc. 1995 International Conference on Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion, New Orleans, LA, May, 1995, P. Angel, et al., eds., NACE, International, Houston, TX, pp. 70/1 - 70/8.

Tatnall, R. E., R. A. Corbett, B. D. Krantz, and S. C. Dexter. 1994. "Electrochemical Studies Related to the Proposed Role of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria in Corrosion under Tubercles," Paper # 274, CORROSION/94, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Chandrasekaran, P. and S. C. Dexter. 1994. "Thermodynamic and Kinetic Factors Influenced by Biofilm Chemistry Prior to Passivity Breakdown," Paper # 482, CORROSION/94, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Chandrasekaran, P. and S. C. Dexter. 1994. "Bacterial Metabolism in Biofilm Consortia," Paper # 276, CORROSION/94, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Dexter, S.C., P. Chandrasekaran, H-J. Zhang, and S. Wood. 1993. "Microbial Corrosion in Marine Environments: Effect of Micro-fouling Organisms on Corrosion of Passive Metals," Proc. 2nd USA/Argentina Workshop on Biocorrosion and Biofouling, Buckman Laboratories International, Inc., Memphis, TN, pp. 171-180.

Chandrasekaran, P. and S.C. Dexter. 1993. "Factors Contributing to Ennoblement of Passive Metals Due to Biofilms in Seawater," Proc. 12th International Corrosion Congress, Vol. 5B, NACE, International, Houston, TX, pp. 3696-3707.

Zhang, H-J. and S.C. Dexter. 1993. "Effect of Biofilms on Crevice Corrosion of Stainless Alloys in Coastal Seawater, Proc. 12th International Corrosion Congress, Vol. 5B, NACE, International, Houston, TX, pp. 3761-3772.

Chandrasekaran, P. and S.C. Dexter. 1993. "Mechanism of Potential Ennoblement on Passive Metals by Seawater Biofilms," CORROSION/93, Paper No. 493, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Hansen, D.C. and S.C. Dexter. 1993. "A Novel Biopolymer and its Application as an Anticorrosive for Stainless Steel alloys in Seawater," CORROSION/93 Paper No. 491, NACE, International, Houston, TX.

Zhang H-J. and S. C. Dexter. 1992. "Effect of Marine Biofilms on Crevice Corrosion of Stainless alloys," Paper #400, CORROSION/92, Nashville, TN, April 92.

Dexter, S.C. and S-H. Lin. 1991. "Calculation of Seawater pH at Polarized Metal Surfaces with Calcareous Deposits and Biofilms," CORROSION/91, Paper No. 499, NACE, Houston, TX.

Dexter, S.C. 1991. "Critical Issues and the Future of Marine Corrosion Research," Paper No. 496, CORROSION/91, March 91.

Dexter, S.C. and S-H. Lin. 1990. "Effect of Marine Bacteria on Calcareous Deposition," Paper No. 157, CORROSION/90, Las Vegas, NV.

Dexter, S.C., O. W. Siebert, D. J. Duquette, and H. A. Videla. 1989. "Use and Limitations of Electrochemical Techniques for Investigating Microbiological Corrosion," Paper No. 616, COR/89 NACE, Houston, TX.

Dexter, S.C. and G. Y. Gao. 1987. "Effect of Seawater Biofilms on Corrosion Potential and Oxygen Reduction on Stainless Steel," Paper No. 377, CORROSION/87, San Francisco, CA, March 87.

Lin, S. H. and S. C. Dexter. 1987. "Effects of Temperature and Magnesium Ions on Cathodic Protection," Proceedings, 6th OMAE Symposium, American Soc. of Mech. Engrs, New York, NY, Vol. III, pp. 431-438.

Dexter, S.C., K. E. Lucas and G. Y. Gao. 1986. "The Role of Bacteria in Crevice Corrosion Initiation," Proceedings, International Conference on Biologically Induced Corrosion, NACE, Held at Gaithersburg, MD, on June 10-12, 1985, pp. 144-153, Published June 86.

Dexter, S.C. 1986. "Factors Influencing Microbial Attachment and Adhesion," In: Proceedings, U.S.-Argentina Workshop on Biodeterioration, Held at LaPlata, Argentina, April, 1985, pp. 145-180, Published April 86.

Dexter, S.C. 1985. "Fouling and Corrosion," Proceedings, EPRI Condenser Biofouling and Control Symposium, Held at Orlando, FL, in June 1985, pp. 2-28 to 39, published November 85.

Dexter, S.C., L. N. Moettus, and K. E. Lucas. 1984. "On the Mechanism of Cathodic Protection," Paper No. 334, CORROSION/84, New Orleans, April 84.

Dexter, S.C., K. E. Lucas, J. Mihm and W. E. Rigby. 1983. "Effect of Water Chemistry and Velocity of Flow on Corrosion of Aluminum," Paper No. 64, CORROSION/83, Anaheim, CA, April 83.

Dexter, S.C. 1981. "Use of Cathodic Polarization to Measure the Rate of Localized Corrosion," Paper No. 156, CORROSION/81, Toronto, Canada.

Rowland, H. T. and S. C. Dexter. 1980. "Effects of the Seawater Carbon Dioxide System on the Corrosion of Aluminum," Paper No. 34, CORROSION/80, Chicago, March 80.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "Oxygen, Temperature, and pH Effects on Corrosion of Aluminum in Seawater," Proceedings 6th Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Conference, June, 1979, Washington, pp. 12.4-1 to 12.4-11.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "Effect of Variations in Seawater Upon the Corrosion of Aluminum," Paper No. 227, CORROSION/79, Atlanta, March 79.

Dexter, S.C. and C. H. Culberson. 1979. "Global Variability of Natural Seawater," Paper No. 232, CORROSION/79, Atlanta, March 79.

Dexter, S.C. 1978. "Effect of pH and Dissolved Oxygen on the Corrosion Behavior of Aluminum in Seawater," Proceedings of the 7th International Congress on Metallic Corrosion, Rio de Janiero, October 78, p. 1250.

Dexter,S.C. 1978. "On the Localized Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys for OTEC Heat Exchangers," In Proceedings, OTEC Biofouling and Corrosion Symposium, R. H. Gray, editor, Seattle, p. 223-242.

Dexter, S.C. 1978. "Some New Possibilities for Biofouling Control," In Proceedings, OTEC Biofouling and Corrosion Symposium, R. H. Gray, editor Seattle, p. 81-88.

Dexter, S.C. 1976. "Influence of Substrate Wettability on the Formation of Bacterial Slime Films on Solid Surfaces Immersed in Natural Seawater," In Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress on Marine Corrosion and Fouling, Juan-Les-Pins, Antibes, France, June 76.

Dexter, S.C. 1975. "Control of Microbial Slime Films in OTEC Heat Exchangers," In: Proceedings of the Third Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Workshop, Houston, May, p. 157-161.

Non-Reviewed Conference Papers


Dexter, S.C. 1998. "Contribution of Biofilms to the Rate of Marine Corrosion," LATINCORR 98 Paper No. S19-08, 3rd Latin American Region Corrosion Congress, Cancun, Mexico, August 98.

LaFontaine, J.P. and S.C. Dexter. 1997. "Effect of Marine Biofilms on Galvanic Corrosion," In: Proc. Tri-Service Conference on Corrosion, November, 1997, Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Dexter, S.C. 1994. "Mechanism of Ennoblement by Biofilms on Active/Passive Alloys Immersed in Seawater," In Proc. Tri-Service Conference on Corrosion, June 94, Orlando, FL.

Dexter, S.C. 1992. "Implications of Biological Effects to Localized Corrosion of Stainless Alloys," Proceedings 1st Pan American Congress on Corrosion and Protection, Mar del Plata, Argentina, October 92, p. 485-500.

Dexter, S.C. and H-J. Zhang. 1990. "Effect of Biofilms on Corrosion Potential of Stainless Alloys in Estuarine Waters," Proc. 11th Intl. Corrosion Congress, Florence, Italy, April 90, p. 4.333.

Dexter, S.C. 1988. "Role of Microfouling Organisms in Marine Corrosion," Presented as Plenary Lecture at 7th Intl. Congr. On Marine Corrosion and Fouling, Valencia, Spain, November 88.

Gao, G. Y. and S. C. Dexter. 1988. "Limits on Cathodic Protection of Aluminum Heat Exchanger Tubing by Cladding," Proc. Corrosion and Corrosion Control for Offshore and Marine Construction, Chinese Society of Corrosion and Protection, Xiamen, China, pp. 405-410.

Published Abstracts


Dexter, S.C., K. Xu and G. W. Luther, III. 2001. "Sensors for Relating Microbial Colonies and their Chemistry to Localized Corrosion," Abstract No. 181, The Electrochemical Society, Inc., 199th Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Dexter, S.C. 1998. "Role of Biofilms in Determining the Rate of Localized Marine Corrosion," Abstract No. 263, The Electrochemical Society, Inc., 194th Meeting, Boston.

Dexter, S.C. and H-J. Zhang. 1990. "Effect of Biofilms, Sunlight and Salinity on Corrosion Potential and Corrosion Initiation," Proc. Intl. Congr. on Microbially Influenced Corrosion, Knoxville, TN, October 90.

Dexter, S.C. 1982. "Effect of Magnesium Content on the Localized Corrosion of Aluminum," Extended Abstracts, Corrosion Research Symposium at CORROSION/82, Houston, TX, March 82.

Dexter, S.C. 1980. "The Effect of Substrate Wettability on the Attachment of Marine Microorganisms to Surfaces," In Progress Report Abstracts, Oceanic Biology Program, Office of Naval Research, December 80, p. 65.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "The Effect of Substrate Wettability on the Attachment of Marine Microorganisms to Surfaces," In Progress Report Abstracts, Oceanic Biology Program, Office of Naval Research, ONR Report ACR-230, December 79, p. 55.

Dexter, S.C. 1978. "The Effect of Substrate Wettability on the Attachment of Marine Microorganisms to Surfaces," In Progress Report Abstracts, Oceanic Biology Program, Office of Naval Research, ONR Report ACR-229, December 78, p. 49.

Dexter, S.C. 1977. "The Effect of Substrate Wettability on the Attachment of Marine Microorganisms to Surfaces," In Progress Report Abstracts, Oceanic Biology, Program Office of Naval Research, ONR Report ACR-224, August 77, p. 32.

Dexter, S.C. and I. G. Greenfield. 1968. "Deformation Twins in Drawn Aluminum - 0.9% Magnesium Wire," Proceedings of the 26th EMSA Meeting, New Orleans, p. 274.

Greenfield, I. G. and S. C. Dexter. 1966. "Dark Field Microscopy and Microscope Alignment by Magnetic Deflection in JEM 6A," In Electron Microscopy, Vol. 1, p. 183.

Technical Reports


Dexter, S.C. 2001. "Mechanism of Passivity Breakdown in Seawater," Comprehensive Final Technical Report on Grant Nos. N00014-90-J-1947 and N00014-94-1-0209, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA.

Dexter, S.C. 1995. "Mechanism of Passivity Breakdown in Seawater," Final Technical Report on ONR Grant No. N00014-90-J-1947, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA.

Dexter, S.C. and H-J. Zhang. 1991. "Effect of Biofilms, Sunlight and Salinities on Corrosion Potential and Corrosion Initiation of Stainless Alloys," EPRI NP-7275, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, May 91.

Dexter, S.C. and W. H. Hartt, Editors, "Sea Grant Program on Marine Corrosion - Final Report," Submitted to Office of Sea Grant Programs in Four Volumes:

Volume One - Technical Summary, Report No. DEl-SG-05-84, August, 1984.
Volume Two - Supporting Data, Calcareous Deposits, June, 1987.
Volume Three - Supporting Data, Localized Corrosion, Aluminum Alloys,Report No. DEL-SG-03-85, April, 1985.
Volume Four - Supporting Data, Localized Corrosion, Stainless
      Alloys, Report No. DEL-SG-06-85, May, 1985.

Dexter, S.C., C. H. Culberson and V. L. Sailor. 1985. "Radioactive Characteristics and Marine Corrosion Properties of Activated Metallic and Waste Package Materials," Technical Report to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Radiation Programs, under Amendment No. 2 of the DOE/EPA Interagency Agreement No. AD-89-F-1-558-0, December, 1983, 1985.

Dexter, S.C. 1983. "Materials for Containment of Low-Level Nuclear Waste in the Deep Ocean," Environmental Protection Agency Report No. EPA 520/1-82-005, College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Report CEOE-C-1-78.

Dexter, S.C. 1982. "Development of Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for the Study of Biofilm Formation Under Water," Final Report to the Office of Naval Research under Contract No. N00014-77-C-0064, September 82.

Dexter, S.C. 1981. "Packaging of Radiological Wastes - Materials and Options," Proceeding: Use of the Ocean for Man's Wastes - Engineering and Scientific Aspects, Marine Board Assembly of Engineering, National Research Council, Lewes, Delaware, June 81.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "Localized Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys for OTEC Heat Exchangers," Final Report to the U.S. Dept. of Energy under Contract No. EY-76-S-02-2957, January 79.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "On the Localized Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys for OTEC Heat Exchangers," Progress Report to the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract No. EY-76-S-02-2957, March 79.

Dexter, S.C. 1979. "Onboard Corrosion Analysis of a Recovered Nuclear Waste Container," Report to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Radiation Programs, May, 1977, on contract WA-6-99-2767-J and EPA Technical Note ORP/TAD-79-2, August 79.

Dexter, S.C. 1977. "Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys for Seawater Heat Exchanger Tubing," Progress Report to U.S. Energy Research & Development Administration, Division of Solar Energy under ERDA Contract E(11-1)-2957, March 77.

Dexter, S.C. 1976. "R/V Cape Henlopen 12/76 - 1976 Atlantic Radioactive Waste Dumpsite Survey," Cruise Report to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Radiation Programs, September 76.

Dexter, S.C. 1974. "Microbiological Fouling and Its Control in Coastal Water and the Deep Ocean," Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Technical Report, WHOI-74-64, unpublished manuscript.

Dexter, S.C. 1974. "Nucleation of Localized Corrosion in the Presence of Microorganisms," Final Report to the Alcoa Foundation.

Dexter, S.C. 1973. "Microfouling on Antifouling Paints," Third Interim and Final Report to National Data Buoy Office on NASA Defense Purchase Request H-83609-A Amendment No. 3 and H-801B, July 73.

Dexter, S.C. and B. Prindle. 1972. "Microbiological and Macrobiological Fouling," First Interim Report to the National Data Buoy Office on Contract H-83609-A Amendment No. 3, September 72.

Dexter, S.C. 1972. "Handbook of Oceanographic Engineering Materials," Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Technical Memorandum WHOI-4-72.

Dexter, S.C. and I. G. Greenfield. 1967. "High Resolution Dark Field by Electromagnetic Tilting in the JEM 6A Electron Microscope," University of Delaware Technical Report No. 72.

Other Publications


Dexter, S.C. 1996. Preface to Manual of Biocorrosion, by H.A. Videla, CRC Lewis Publishers.

Dexter, S.C. 1974. "Sea vs. Structure," Oceanus, Vol. XVII, p. 42-45.


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