alpha-SnWO4 nanoparticles were synthesized on SiO2 grafted with amino functional groups (NH2-SiO2) using a one-step solvothermal method to achieve the purpose of deep desulfurization (<10 ppm). The characterization results indicated that well-dispersed 3% alpha-SW/NS was successfully synthesized. The catalysts displayed excellent dibenzothiophene (DBT) removal performance at 30 degrees C for 1.5 h, and the regeneration ability was improved compared with 3% alpha-SnWO4/SiO2 (alpha-SW/S). Catalyst deactivation was investigated, and the results show that loss of W element with oxidation of Sn2+ result in the low stability of 3% alpha-SW/S, whereas only W leaching occurs in 3% alpha-SW/NS. Reaction mechanism prove that main reactive species are center dot OH and electron transport in the reaction. [GRAPHICS] .