Taught is a method of removal surface contaminants, including organic
contaminants, metal ions and solid particles, from silicon wafer surface
comprising the following steps: (a) submerging the silicon wafer surface
in an aqueous cleaning agent solution through which current is passed
using a boron-doped diamond film as an electrode; (b) submerging the
silicon wafer surface in an aqueous cleaning agent solution; subjecting
the silicon wafer to ultrasound waves; and, optionally, heating the
solution; (c) submerging the silicon wafer surface in water through which
current is passed using a boron-doped diamond film as an electrode; (d)
submerging the silicon wafer surface in water with ultrasound and
heating; (e) repeating step (d); and (f) spraying the silicon surface
with water. The results obtained using the method according to this
invention are far superior to those obtained with conventional methods.
The technology is simple, convenient to operate, and environmentally
friendly.