Specific Surface Area (SSA) refers to the total surface area of a material per unit of mass (m²/g) or volume (m²/m³). In the context of Nanotechnology, SSA is a crucial parameter because it significantly influences the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials. Higher SSA implies more surface atoms or molecules that can interact with the surrounding environment, enhancing reactivity, catalytic properties, and other surface-related phenomena.
