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The kinetic model aims to capture both stoichiometric, atomic-scale interactions and the more relevant processes that describe the kinetics of a physical problem. Various deposition rates are examined, encompassing a thorough exploration of Pt adsorption up to a coverage degree of \u03b8=0.25. The resulting 2D islands exhibit a ramified structure, mirroring the experimental methodologies. 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