Garnweitner, G.G.GarnweitnerGoldenberg, L.M.L.M.GoldenbergSakhno, O.V.O.V.SakhnoAntonietti, M.M.AntoniettiNiederberger, M.M.NiederbergerStumpe, J.J.Stumpe2022-03-032022-03-032007https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/21366410.1002/smll.200700075We present a multigram scale, one-step nonaqueous synthesis route to monodisperse, highly crystalline ZrO2 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be stabilized in nonpolar solvents via a simple functionalization procedure using only minute amounts of organic stabilizers. Their great potential in materials applications is demonstrated by the fabrication of organic-inorganic nanocomposites that can be selectively photopolymerized to inscribe extremely effective and volume holographic gratings with the highest refractive index contrast (n(1) of up to 0.024) achieved so far.en668620journal article