The object
Aníbal Montalva Rodríguez co-invented FiltroVivo, a living biofilter that uses plants, roots, and microorganisms to remove air pollution. The physical filtration system addresses emissions from domestic heating and industry; the 2026 European Inventor Award profile records its use and environmental impact.
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What Aníbal did
Co-invented the FiltroVivo biofilter for removing particulate pollution and odours.
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Why it matters
The 2026 European Inventor Award profile reports more than 90% reductions in particulate emissions and odours.
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Living-status check
The European Patent Office names Montalva Rodríguez and Fernández Donoso as finalists in its 2026 European Inventor Award process, a dated 2026 recognition of the inventors themselves.