Who Is Julian Brown? Young Inventor Behind Plastoline Goes Missing After Viral Success

Julian Brown, a young inventor from metro Atlanta, has been reported missing for over two weeks, sparking concern across social media platforms. Brown recently gained nationwide attention for creating Plastoline — a machine that converts plastic waste into usable fuels like gasoline, diesel, and even jet fuel.

Though no major news outlet has officially confirmed his disappearance, several of his followers claim he shared disturbing messages on social media before going offline. His final post said:
“Something is happening keep me in your prayers please SCREEN RECORD THIS. I don’t know e.”

A Young Mind with a Powerful Mission

Julian Brown is in his 20s. He was born in Tennessee and began welding at the age of 17 while still in high school. His welding skills became essential when he started building a reactor to convert plastic into fuel.

Julian is a 776 Foundation Climate Fellow and the founder of NatureJab, a company focused on environmental innovation. With 1.7 million followers on Instagram, he used his platform to promote eco-conscious solutions and raise funds for his invention.

He started a GoFundMe campaign with a $1 million target to scale up his Plastoline project and make it available worldwide.

What is Plastoline?

Plastoline is the result of five years of trial and error. The technology uses a method known as Microwave Pyrolysis, which breaks down plastic into cleaner, usable fuels. Julian explained the reason behind this approach in an interview: “We are told recycling is happening, but when we look around, nature shows us the opposite. I wanted to solve that.”

Plastoline’s diesel was even tested at ASAP Labs in Vancouver, Washington. While critics called it “horrible fuel” that could ruin engines, the results showed otherwise. One lab technician said: “It appears that this diesel probably burns cleaner than typical diesel.”

A Bigger Vision

In multiple interviews, Julian expressed his desire to make a real impact on the world:

“If we give up in our own minds before we even begin, how are we going to get anywhere? Instead of asking, ‘Can this be done?’ ask, ‘How can this be done?’”

He often recalled telling his mother at the age of five that he would “create something that would change the world.”

“As long as I’m around, there will be no such thing as plastic waste — only untapped energy.”

Where Is Julian Brown?

His sudden disappearance has raised fears among supporters, especially after his troubling final social media post. Some believe his innovation may have made him a target. While investigations are still unconfirmed by major agencies, online users continue to circulate his story and pray for his safety.