CURRENT PROJECTS

Harnessing biology
to shape a more
sustainable future

ioBio is a scientific research company developing practical biotechnology solutions for a wide range of industries. Our first projects explore natural carbon capture and advanced plant-based air filtration, forming the foundation for a broader programme of biological research and innovation.

Current projects
Google AI
Internet of Things
Carbon Neutral Britain
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Understanding the challenge

Atmospheric CO is rising

Globally averaged atmospheric carbon dioxide has risen from approximately 344 parts per million in the mid-1980s to more than 420 parts per million today. Hover over or tap the points on the graph to explore the increase.

Graph showing globally averaged atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rising from approximately 344 ppm in 1985 to approximately 421 ppm in 2023

The concern labels are contextual indicators used to communicate the rising concentration shown on this graph; they are not an official atmospheric classification scale.

Our current projects

Biology engineered for real-world impact

ioBio is developing three modular biological systems that use natural processes to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide and improve indoor air: algae raceway ponds, tubular photobioreactors and plant wall systems.

Modular above-ground algae raceway pond system

Natural carbon capture

Modular Algae Raceway Ponds

An above-ground raceway pond system designed specifically for biological carbon capture. It is assembled from repeatable one-metre interlocking sections, with each hollow 3D-printed shell connected on site and filled with concrete foam to create a robust, scalable structure capable of holding thousands of litres of algae-rich water with minimal excavation.

  • Designed for 100% carbon-capture operation
  • Modular one-metre interlocking construction
  • Dense algae by-product for food, cosmetics and bioplastics
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Tubular algae photobioreactor system for atmospheric carbon capture

Controlled algae carbon capture

Tubular Photobioreactor Systems

A modular enclosed algae cultivation system made from horizontal transparent tubes mounted within a structural frame. Atmospheric carbon dioxide is introduced into the circulating algae culture, while pumps, manifolds, tanks and control equipment maintain the conditions required for efficient, high-density biological carbon capture.

  • Enclosed tubular algae circulation system
  • Integrated manifolds, pumps, tanks and controls
  • Suitable for compact, controlled carbon-capture installations
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Modular ioBio plant wall air filtration system

Plant-based air filtration

Modular Plant Wall Systems

A freestanding biological air-filtration system that draws indoor air through the plant face and into a dense root zone. Three tangential fans move air through the unit, where our proprietary Root Fibre Technology helps capture pollutants, odours and airborne contaminants before cleaner air is released from the top.

  • Three tangential fan outlets per unit
  • Custom bioplastic plant pots and root-zone architecture
  • Modular, repeatable and suitable for indoor environments
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Our environmental impact

Biology working for cleaner air

ioBio’s technologies use algae, plants and engineered biological systems to address two connected environmental challenges: rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and the quality of the air inside the spaces where people live and work.

Atmospheric carbon capture

Removing carbon
from the air

Our modular algae raceway ponds and tubular photobioreactor systems cultivate algae that absorb carbon dioxide as they grow. By operating these systems at scale, atmospheric carbon can be converted into dense algae biomass rather than remaining in the air.

The resulting biomass may then become a useful material for industries including food production, cosmetics and bioplastics, creating value from a carbon-capture process.

Modular algae raceway pond capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide Tubular algae photobioreactor system
Modular plant wall system filtering indoor air

Indoor air quality

Capturing pollutants
and airborne particles

Our modular plant wall systems actively draw indoor air through the plant face and into a dense biological root zone. This process is designed to capture airborne pollutants, fine particles, odours and other contaminants before cleaner air is released back into the room.

The system may also capture particles that carry mould spores, bacteria or respiratory pathogens, helping reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants within occupied spaces.

The plant wall is intended to complement suitable ventilation, source control and established building-management practices.

Healthier built environments

Supporting cleaner
shared spaces

Cleaner indoor air can support more comfortable and resilient environments in workplaces, schools, care settings, public buildings and other shared spaces.

ioBio’s plant wall systems introduce a natural, modular air-treatment technology into the built environment while preserving the role of appropriate ventilation and established indoor-air practices.

Modular ioBio plant wall installed within a shared indoor environment

From biology to impact

How our systems create value

ioBio combines biological processes with modular engineering to capture atmospheric carbon, improve air quality and transform natural growth into useful outputs.

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Illustration representing carbon and pollutant capture

Carbon & Pollutant Capture

Algae systems absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, while plant-wall systems draw polluted air through an active biological root zone.

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Illustration representing controlled biological cultivation

Biological Cultivation

Controlled light, water, airflow and circulation support healthy algae growth and dense, active plant-root systems.

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Illustration representing useful algae biomass outputs

Useful Biomass Outputs

Captured carbon becomes dense algae biomass that may support the food, cosmetics and bioplastics industries.

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Illustration representing modular deployment

Modular Deployment

Raceway ponds, tubular photobioreactors and plant-wall units can be configured for different sites, scales and applications.

Work with ioBio

Help shape the next generation of biological carbon capture

ioBio is developing modular biological technologies for atmospheric carbon capture and cleaner air. We are interested in working with research organisations, commercial partners, local authorities, property operators and potential pilot sites that can help us test, validate and scale these systems.

Pilot locations

Sites suitable for testing algae raceway ponds, tubular photobioreactors or plant-wall systems.

Research collaboration

Universities, laboratories and technical specialists working in carbon capture, air quality or materials development.

Commercial partnerships

Organisations exploring carbon reduction, cleaner buildings or algae biomass for food, cosmetics and bioplastics.

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ioBio modular algae raceway pond, tubular photobioreactor and indoor plant-wall technologies