Laser ablation in water: A route to synthesize nanoparticles of titanium monoxide

► TiO in the disordered phase and also in the form of nanoparticles can be synthesized by laser ablation of a bulk Ti target in deionized water. ► The nanoparticles exhibit absorption which extends in the visible range of the spectrum, a property which is highly desirable for a more effective use of the nanomaterials in practical applications. ► The method of laser ablation in a liquid environment provides an easy and straightforward way of synthesizing these kind of nanoparticles.