Composite materials utilizing nanoparticles can exhibit improved properties and qualities. Silica (SiO2) nanoparticles exhibit unique optical, electrical, and mechanical properties and are an ideal candidate for the dispersed phase in many applications, such as precursors for optical films with controlled optical properties and rheology. Atomic forces dominate when particles shrink to sizes below the visible wavelength spectrum, generating unique phenomena. One problematic phenomena, however, is the agglomeration of primary particles into a polydisperse collection of dimer, trimer, or larger secondary particles when calcined or mixed into the continuous phase of the composite. Monodisperse colloids and nanopowders are critical for consistent and optimized performance of composites and nano features. Silica particle synthesis has been well researched, but the practicality of producing pure, monodisperse, and non-agglomerated particles at scalable operations is still in question. This research investigates the factors leading to the agglomeration of spherical silica nanoparticles when synthesized with variations of the Stöber method, and evaluates changes in synthesis parameters that can reduce agglomeration in order to determine the most viable process for scalable production. Parameters that are manipulated include the ratio of ammonia catalyst with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) in ethanol or methanol solvents and the addition of anionic electrolytes. SEM imaging is then used to evaluate the distribution of the particles. Surface treatments for anti-agglomeration as incorporated into the synthesis process or as post processing are also evaluated, with minimal remnant impurities in the product as a priority. The end goal of this research is to successfully synthesize monodisperse sub-10 nanometer silica particles for pseudoplastic shear-thinning precursors used in fast throughput nanoimprinting of an antireflective layer for solar cells.