Abrasive articles containing solid abrasive particles (A) selected from the group consisting of inorganic particles, organic particles and inorganic-organic hybrid particles (a1) having an average primary particle size of from 1 to 500 nm as determined by laser light diffraction and having electron donor groups (a2) chemically bonded to their surface are provided. The said solid abrasive particles (A) are distributed throughout or on top of or throughout and on top of a solid matrix (B). A method for manufacturing abrasive articles and a method for processing substrates useful for fabricating electrical and optical devices are provided. The said methods make use of the said abrasive articles.