Julian Brown missing inventor and a 21-year-old creator of “Plastoline”, a solar-powered system that turns plastic waste into fuel has reappeared safely after disappearing for nearly three weeks.
Mr. Brown’s silence followed a distressing Instagram video posted on July 9, in which he claimed to be “under attack,” urged followers to screen-record his message, and warned that he would not live long.
[Video] Inventor Julian Brown Announces his Return After Disappearance Amid Plastoline Innovation Stir
Brown initially disappeared from public view after sharing alarming footage of what he described as being tracked by a “secret helicopter” and subject to unspecified threats.
His last messages stirred widespread concern among his 1.8 million social media followers, who feared possible foul play, especially given the nature of his disruptive environmental invention.
In a relief to many, Brown’s mother, Nia Brown, confirmed in a statement to the Daily Mail that her son is safe. She added that she could not provide further details “in the best interest of his security.”
The Atlanta Police Department also disclosed that it is not investigating Brown as a missing person, citing no active reports under his name.
Brown’s breakthrough invention, Plastoline, leverages microwave pyrolysis to convert plastic into usable fuels like gasoline and jet fuel. He proceeded to found NatureJab to further develop the technology and launched a GoFundMe campaign with a $1 million goal; current funding sits at approximately $30,000.
Despite suffering second-degree burns during experimentation in 2024, Brown continued his work and gained recognition within environmental and tech circles.
