I would suggest DMF or DMSO. Moreover, in order to get a good dispersion, try to use one of these solvents I suggested using sonication for about 30 minutes.
For the sake of accuracy. In the case of particles, the dispersion medium is the correct term, not the solvent. If you really dissolve the particles then they will disappear.
Adam sir, please can you tell me the dispersion medium for TiO2 nanoparticles. Actually, I want to make a composite film, so at first, I need to disperse the nanoparticle in some medium.
We have used deionized )or distilled water) as water as medium of dispersion of 5-30 nm TiO2. A simple sonication helps tocreate stabile dispersion - just put a tube with your sample to ultrasonic bath for 20-30 min. Then you will have a white suspension of nanoparticles. Without any kind of stabilizer, the particles will sedimenting out of the suspension in about an hour, if more stability is required, surfactant or polymer should be added.
Sudeep Sharma If you're starting with a powder then you have a big problem.
Take a look at:
May 28th, 2019 Dispersion and nanotechnology https://tinyurl.com/y2wfzed7
You'll also find difficulties in making a film from a suspension of nanoparticles. Better would be to use sol-gel...
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