Julian Brown developed Plastoline, a solar-powered pyrolysis device that converts plastic waste into diesel fuel. The self-taught inventor gained widespread attention on social media platforms after demonstrating his microwave-based technology. Vancouver laboratory ASAP Labs tested the resulting fuel and determined it was spotless for plastic-derived diesel. Brown's grassroots background, starting from high school with only a welding certification, distinguished him from typical Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. His unconventional origins contributed to his viral internet success.
Brown posted an alarming video on Instagram on July 9th, claiming he faced attacks and requesting prayers from supporters. He subsequently vanished from public...