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Express Tribune
13 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Julian Brown safe after disappearance linked to Plastoline's threat to global oil industry
Julian Brown, the 21-year-old inventor of Plastoline, has been confirmed safe following a cryptic disappearance that sparked global concern. Brown, celebrated for developing a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor that transforms plastic waste into fuel, vanished from public view after posting a 9 July 2025 Instagram video warning, 'keep me in your prayers.' The post triggered speculation across social media, with fans fearing threats linked to his groundbreaking work. Plastoline's potential to challenge the $4 trillion global oil industry has drawn both admiration and suspicion. In a March 2025 Bold Journey interview, Brown acknowledged the stakes, stating, 'This technology has major implications for all of humanity, only in the right hands.' Online discussions quickly turned to corporate sabotage theories, with one X user posting, 'The Government never likes when humans find other ways… they either make them go missing or kill them.' On 28 July, Julian's mother Nia Brown told the Daily Mail, 'I can confirm Julian is safe, but in the best interest of his security, I'm not able to provide more information.' Her statement, though reassuring, offered little clarity. No law enforcement agencies have confirmed an investigation, and Newsweek reports that neither the FBI nor local police are involved. The lack of official updates has left a vacuum filled by internet conspiracy theories. A viral X thread noted a white podcaster referring to Brown in the past tense. Others cited a 2024 explosion involving Plastoline that left Brown injured, further fueling fears that he may be targeted. While there's no evidence of foul play, Julian Brown's silence continues to spark concern. Until he reemerges publicly, questions around his safety—and the future of Plastoline—remain unresolved.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Inventor Julian Brown feared missing after 'discovering how to turn plastic into gasoline'... now his mom tells Daily Mail the REAL story
An inventor who vanished after saying he was under attack over a groundbreaking technology is fine but keeping a low profile for his safety, according to his mother. Julian Brown, 21, gained online notoriety thanks to his work in the energy field, particular the 'Plastoline' - a product he claims recycles plastic by turning it into gasoline.
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Julian Brown's GoFundMe sees sudden rise in donations after disappearance rumors. Here's how much it has raised
A GoFundMe launched by metro Atlanta inventor Julian Brown saw a sudden surge in donations shortly after rumors of him having disappeared surfaced. Brown suddenly being inactive on social media prompted many to believe he had gone missing, but his mother later revealed that is not the case. Julian Brown's GoFundMe sees sudden rise in donations after disappearance rumors (naturejab/Instagram) Brown recently went viral for his invention 'Plastoline,' which converts old plastics into usable fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. He launched a GoFundMe campaign with a $1 million goal to make his vision come true. The money was meant to cover a warehouse rental and the construction of a full-scale prototype. Unfortunately, the GoFundMe did not get a lot of contributions. A couple of days back, the fundraiser had raised just $18,208 of the $1 million goal. Julian Brown's GoFundMe sees a sudden surge Brown's GoFundMe saw a sharp rise in donations after the news of his rumored disappearance surfaced. As of now, it has raised $31,090. 'I have been self taught in turning plastic into fuel for 5 years, and now I will need YOUR help to raise money for the most important upgrade yet. This will be my first official invention,' the page reads. It adds, 'On my very first Youtube video, at the 13:00 minute mark, I mention a future where my Microwave Pyrolysis Plastic to Fuel Devices can operate off of solar to create "free" gasoline and diesel alternatives from plastic waste.I brought up this hypothesis during construction of my Mark II Microwave Pyrolysis Reactor, the one visible on the table beside me. I am currently on my Mark 4.5 machine, 3 iterations later. This shows the long term vision and goal I have committed myself to since the beginning, and how operating my machines off of solar was an inevitable occurrence.' Brown, who was usually active on social media, stopped posting after sharing a concerning post, which prompted many to believe he had gone missing. In his last Instagram post, Brown was seen saying in a video that some 'very, very, odd stuff' was going on that "I'm certainly under attack.' He also said that could not 'go into so much detail,' and urged his followers to have their 'eyes open.' Brown added that he was still 'working' and 'building,' and nothing was going to stop that. However, in a statement to the Daily Mail, Brown's mother, Nia, clarified that her son is fine. 'I can confirm Julian is safe but in the best interest of his security I'm not able to provide any more information,' she said.
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Who is missing inventor Julian Brown - and why is his 'disappearance' such a mys
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A 21-year-old inventor who disappeared after posting cryptic videos saying he was under attack is keeping a low profile, according to his mum. Julian Brown has not been seen in public since July 9 after he posted a video claiming that he was under attack. Nia Brown told reporters she could not provide anymore details. But who is Julian Brown and why is there mystery over his whereabouts? We take a look below. Julian is an inventor who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and has more than 1.7million followers on Instagram. He gained prominence for his work in the energy field in particular 'Plastoline'. The inventor has gained lots of public attention and millions of followers after sharing updates on social media about his work. He's only hit the headlines this month after his mysterious disappearance from social media. Julian is the founder of Naturejab, a company that makes natural products, as 'an innovator in the use of microwave pyrolysis of plastic waste.' He is best known for inventing Plastoline – a device that he claims converts plastic waste into usable fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. This is achieved by microwave pyrolysis which heats plastic in the absence of oxygen to break it down chemically into fuel. He first learnt his skills at school during a welding class. Talking about his inspiration behind the creation of the technology, he said: 'It made me so upset that even though we are told that we are recycling, plastic is clearly ending up in the oceans and landfills where it is affecting so many lives, including our own.' He received $100,000 from Reddit co-creator Alexis Ohanian, to realise his dream. Julian has not been heard from since July 9 and posted a chilling video before his disappearance. He wrote in a post: 'Something is happening, keep me in your prayers please. SCREEN RECORD THIS. I don't know. 'I'm certainly under attack… I can't go into so much detail.' Before July 9, he also posted some concerning messages where it appeared like he felt he was being targeted. He wrote on July 3: 'A SECRET Helicopter circled me in the middle of NOWHERE… and it gets even scarier – Pray for me please.' It sparked concern from his followers that he was in danger for his invention. More Trending His mum Nia told Daily Mail that Julian is not missing and that he is safe despite his quiet presence online. She said: 'I can confirm Julian is safe but in the best interest of his security I'm not able to provide any more information.' But when she was pressed for further details, she said she could not provide anymore information. It is still a mystery as to when Julian will make a public appearance again. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Everything we know about New York City gunman Shane Devon Tamura MORE: Costco shoppers devastated as 'ultimate' treat is axed from all food courts MORE: New York gunman 'was targeting NFL headquarters but took the wrong elevator'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Who is Julian Brown? Inventor behind viral Plastoline project
JULIAN Brown is an inventor and influencer who rose to prominence for creating a device that he claims converts plastic waste into usable fuels. He hit the headlines in July 2025 after suddenly disappearing from social media, raising concerns among his followers and climate activism communities. 3 Julian Brown is best known as the inventor of Plastoline Credit: Instagram/naturejab_ 3 Julian seen with his mom Nia in one of his social media videos Credit: Instagram/naturejab_ Julian Brown is renowned for his work in the energy field, but he has been inactive online since 9 July 2025, after posting a worrying video where he claimed he was in danger. "Something is happening, keep me in your prayers please. SCREEN RECORD THIS. I don't know," Julian captioned the clip, which showed him inside a vehicle. "I'm certainly under attack. I can't go into so much detail," he added. Days before his last video, Julian shared another alarming message claiming that a "secret helicopter" had found him in the middle of "nowhere". Despite his inactivity on social media and troubling final post, Julian's mother Nia has now debunked the speculation that her son is missing. On July 28, 2025, Nia told the Atlanta police also confirmed that the agency is not currently looking for a missing person matching Julian's information. "I can confirm that the Atlanta Police Department is not currently investigating any missing persons by that name," the police department told The U.S. Sun. Most read in The US Sun Who is Julian Brown? Julian Brown is a 21-year-old scientist from Atlanta with 1.8 million Instagram followers. He is best known for inventing Plastoline — a device that he claims converts plastic waste into usable fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The invention uses a process called microwave pyrolysis, a technology that heats plastic in the absence of oxygen to break it down chemically into fuel. Julian began developing this technology during high school, teaching himself the necessary science without a formal engineering education. He has a background in welding, which helped him construct prototypes for Plastoline, using salvaged and homemade parts powered by solar energy. Julian gained significant public attention and amassed millions of followers by sharing instructional videos and updates on his project. 3 One of Julian's inventions, which transforms plastic waste into fuel Credit: YouTube/NatureJab His mission was to address the global plastic problem by creating the device that transforms plastic waste into fuel. in November 2024, Julian told "To date, there is a very niche application of microwave pyrolysis technology at any industrial and continuous operation scales - that is my goal and mission. "I am most proud of taking the leap of faith into a innovation that is very dangerous, and doing all of the unseen hard work and labor necessary to further this technology." Brown added, "I want everyone to know that we are all capable of solving a world problem, no matter the scale. "We are all seeds full of potential and amazing fears, but our potential must be watered and fertilized into reality with strong faith, hard work and experience." Read more on the Irish Sun He founded a startup called NatureJab to further develop and scale Plastoline, also launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise $1 million to fund commercial-scale production. On July 29, 2025, Julian's 'Support Solar-Powered Plastic to Fuel Invention' appeal for donations has so far raised $30,897.
