“…These analytical models shed light on the interfacial mechanical behavior between nacreous tablets, such as mineral bridges, asperities, ,, organic matrices, − and tablet interactions. − ,,− One important aspect that needs to be investigated further is the role of water on the interfacial behavior between nacreous tablets, which have not been covered in current analytical models. Based on prior experimental findings, modeling efforts could be extended to investigate how hydrated organic matrices establish the transient stress paths between tablets during sliding, how lubricated nanoasperities control shear response during the sliding contact, how crack deflections are affected in hydrated nacre, etc.…”