DSM invests in energy nanotechnology

Concerns over global climate change and a rise in energy prices are likely to create opportunities in nanotechnology discoveries in the energy sector. Royal DSM N.V., Heerlen, The Netherlands, has invested in NanoHoldings LLC, Rowayton, Conn., a company that specializes in nanoenergy breakthroughs and research. DSM Venturing is focused on teaming up at early stages with innovators in materials science; NanoHoldings finds, supports and commercializes breakthrough materials science discoveries in partnership with universities and leading scientists. Nanomaterials with mechanical, electrical and thermal properties that may have many applications promise to become a part of the energy future.